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#IdiomOfTheDay: cry on (one's) shoulder — To bemoan one's problems to someone else.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/cry+on+(one%27…

#WordOfTheDay: asseverate (verb) State categorically. Synonyms: assert, maintain. Usage: They descended, passing...thefreedictionary.com/asseverate

#IdiomOfTheDay: cross as two sticks — Angry or irritated. Primarily heard in UK.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/cross+as+two+s…

#WordOfTheDay: contagion (noun) The communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people....thefreedictionary.com/contagion

#IdiomOfTheDay: cross (one's) palm — To pay someone, often as a bribe.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/cross+(one%27s…

#WordOfTheDay: machination (noun) A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end....thefreedictionary.com/machination

#IdiomOfTheDay: cross (one's) bows — To annoy or irritate.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/cross+(one%27s…

#WordOfTheDay: downplay (verb) Represent as less significant or important. Synonyms: understate, minimize. Usage:...thefreedictionary.com/downplay

#IdiomOfTheDay: cowboy up — To act tough and determined, like a stereotypical cowboy.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/cowboy+up

#WordOfTheDay: hoarfrost (noun) Frozen dew that forms a white coating on a surface. Synonyms: rime. Usage: In the...thefreedictionary.com/hoarfrost

#IdiomOfTheDay: country bumpkin — Someone from a rural area who is therefore not versed in city life or its social...idioms.thefreedictionary.com/country+bumpkin

#WordOfTheDay: steadfast (adjective) Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. Synonyms:...thefreedictionary.com/steadfast

#IdiomOfTheDay: connect up — To attach or link something to something else.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/connect+up

#WordOfTheDay: moonstruck (adjective) Insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon. Synonyms:...thefreedictionary.com/moonstruck

#IdiomOfTheDay: come to a parting of the ways — To separate. To leave someone or something behind, often at a...idioms.thefreedictionary.com/come+to+a+part…

#WordOfTheDay: flounder (verb) Walk with great difficulty. Synonyms: stagger. Usage: Dave refused to run quietly...thefreedictionary.com/flounder

#IdiomOfTheDay: come thick and fast — To come rapidly and in large quantities (as in an attack).idioms.thefreedictionary.com/come+thick+and…

#WordOfTheDay: gravid (adjective) Carrying developing young or eggs. Synonyms: pregnant. Usage: The program...thefreedictionary.com/gravid

#IdiomOfTheDay: come out of (one's) shell — To become more outgoing. Usually said of a shy or introverted person.idioms.thefreedictionary.com/come+out+of+(o…

#WordOfTheDay: delude (verb) To deceive the mind or judgment of. Synonyms: cozen, deceive, lead on. Usage: You...thefreedictionary.com/delude