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beautify... that's the only one i can think of.
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What does 'make a silk purse out of a sow's ear' mean?
To make something ugly look pretty.
What words containing 'for' mean to make holes through something?
* Perforate * others?
Is pretty as a princess a idiom?
Think about this and you can figure it out. An idiom is something that SEEMS to mean something totally different than what it does. Does this phrase mean exactly what it says? Yes, it means that someone is as pretty as a princess. If you see the words "like" or "as" or "than" you're looking at a simile.
Why do are words called words?
They have to be called something - I suggest you consult a dictionary for the etymology; but whatever the root language it will still mean what we make it mean.
What does pretty penny mean?
To say something costs a 'pretty penny' is to mean the item is expensive
What word means to make less wild?
Words that mean to make something less wild are to tameor to domesticate.
What is meant by the phrase and idioms - pritty penni?
The words are spelled PRETTY PENNY. A pretty penny would be nice and shiny. For some reason, the phrase has come to mean something that is very costly, "worth a pretty penny."
What does the phrase mean You cannot make a silk purse out of a sows ear?
it pretty much means that you can't make something out of poor material.Sow- is a pig
Do words make a difference Can how someone says something change what they mean?
Yes, to both questions.
Eject what does it mean?
to like take something out pretty much.
What does pretty good wash out mean?
"Pretty good wash out" may refer to a situation where something that initially seemed promising or effective ultimately fails to meet expectations or be successful. It suggests that the positive qualities or benefits initially seen dissipate or fade away.
What are mean words and what do they mean?
Mean values indicate a middle point between extremes (similar to average).Mean words are like words that sometimes hurt peoples feeling and make them sad. Look in folowing, these are mean words: You are not my friend because I don't like you. Those are mean words.Or something like, I hate you.
