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What does the phrase soft belly mean?
It means to have a harsh time or problems.
What is the gerund phrase the harsh ringing of the alarm jolted me away from my pleasant dreams?
The harsh ringing of the alarm
What do judges mean by unduly lenient?
Unduly lenient means excessively showing tolerance or mercy in dealing with crime or misbehavior. In other words, taking it too easy on the criminal.
Which of these is the substitution of an agreeable or an offensive phrase for a more harsh and more truthful word or phrase?
euphemism
Unduly in a sentence?
Unduly means in an unjustifiable manner or to an excessive degree. She unduly worried about her test score and her grade for the class.
What does lank mean?
Can mean unduly long and slender, straight and limp. Hair would be straight and lank, without curls
What was the draconian laws?
There are no such laws. The word "draconian" is an adjective which describes actions which are severe, harsh, and un-relenting. A draconian penalty is a punishment or fine perceived as unduly harsh or severe with respect to the prohibited act. It is a punishment so severe as to seem excessive for the offense being punished.
What part of speech is unduly?
Like most words that end in -ly, unduly is an adverb.
What does getting some mean?
This phrase is euphemism (i.e. substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive) for having sex with someone.
What does blatant pedant mean?
"Blatant pedant" refers to someone who is overly concerned with minor details and correctness, often in a way that is obvious or annoying to others. It conveys the idea of being excessively rigid or strict in adherence to rules or standards.
What does oversensitive mean?
o·ver·sen·si·tive [oh-ver-sen-si-tiv] adjective - excessively or unduly sensitive.
How do you use unduly in a sentence?
1. immoderately; excessively2. in contradiction of moral or legal standardsso1. she was unduly optimistic
