Thesaurus

“The”

The following 437 entries include the term The.

Entries 226–240 of 437
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will-o'-the-wisps

noun

as in mirages, ignes fatui

aces in the hole

phrase

something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming

beaten around the bush

phrase

to avoid giving a definite answer or position

beaten the drum (for)

phrase

to provide publicity for

beaten the pants off

phrase

to defeat by a large margin

beating around the bush

phrase

to avoid giving a definite answer or position

beating the drum (for)

phrase

to provide publicity for

beating the pants off

phrase

to defeat by a large margin

beats around the bush

phrase

to avoid giving a definite answer or position

beats the drum (for)

phrase

to provide publicity for

beats the pants off

phrase

to defeat by a large margin

been on the lookout for

phrase

to be cautious of or on guard against

being on the lookout for

phrase

to be cautious of or on guard against

bites the dust

phrase

to come to an end

biting the dust

phrase

to come to an end

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