lost for words Idiom, Proverb

a man of few words

"a man who says little; who uses few words" Chung is a man of few words, but when he speaks, people listen.

a picture is worth a thousand words

a picture is easier to understand than a report or essay Instead of more talk, I'll draw thousand words a diagram. A picture is worth a thousand words.

a play on words

a pun, a word or phrase that has two meanings When a man says he'll give you a ring, it may be a play on words.

a way with words

natural ability to speak, the gift of the gab Ask Viv to write the speech. She has a way with words.

a wordsmith

a person who works with words, a writer or author Ask Jan if it's colour or color. She's a wordsmith.

actions speak louder than words

people judge by actions more than words, practice what you preach Parents should remember that actions speak louder than words. Kids imitate their parents.

at a loss for words

unable to think of a reply or something to say When he asked why I wanted the vase, I was at a loss for words.

doesn't mince words

does not say nice words when complaining, call a spade a spade When Greta is angry she doesn't mince words. She tells you what is bothering her.

eat your words

regret what you said, admit you were wrong He told me the answer, and I had to eat my words. I was wrong.

famous last words

a prediction that is false - the opposite happens, twist of fate """We don't need a spare tire. We never have flat tires on this car."" ""Sure. Famous last words!"""

lost for words

Unable to allege or clear a articular thought, about because one is afraid or in shock. When I got the alarm that my straight-A-student babe had been arrested for breaking into the school, I was absent for words. When I begin out that my coworkers had taken a accumulating to advice pay for my medical bills, I was absent for words.Learn more: lost, word

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at a accident for words

COMMON If you are lost for words or at a accident for words, you are so amazed, shocked, or sad that you do not apperceive what to say or how to accurate your animosity in words. She looked abashed and was, for a moment, absent for words. They were all cat-and-mouse for me to say something. But for the aboriginal time in my activity I acquainted at a accident for words. Note: You can additionally say that you are stuck for words. I was afraid to accept been accustomed the accolade — I was ashore for words.Learn more: lost, word

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English Vocalbulary

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