a mistake made by a caribou, make a booboo """Why did the caribou get lost?"""
cut you to ribbons
defeat you in an argument, embarrass you in a contest That professor will cut you to ribbons if you question his facts.
dribs and drabs
(See in dribs and drabs)
give you a ribbing
tease you, bug you, give you a hard time When I got stuck in the lake, my friends gave me a ribbing.
in dribs and drabs
a few at a time, little by little Many came to the sale, but they arrived in dribs and drabs.
pay tribute
show that you respect or admire a person, honor someone In a letter to Ms. Lee, the City paid tribute to her for service to her community.
crib
1. to copy, usually in an underhand or unfair manner 2. to complain, grumble. Uncommon usage 3. house; home:"He went back to his crib to crash"
attribute to
1.believe sth. to be the result of 认为是…的缘故;归于 Jack attributed his success to hard work.杰克认为自己的成功来自于刻苦努力。 He attributes his good health to careful living.他的健壮的体魄归因于他注意妥善安排生活。 2.believe sth.to have been written by认为…为某人所作 The poem is usually attributed to Li Bai.这首诗通常被认为是李白的作品。
contribute to
1.give(money or time)to;supply(written materials)to 捐(款);把(时间)投入;投(稿) It is an honour to be invited to contribute to your literature magazine.能应邀为你们的文学杂志写稿我感到非常荣幸。 He offered to contribute to the Red Cross.他主动向红十字会捐款。 2.help to bring about;have a share in 贡献;有助于 All these factors contributed to his success.所有这些因素促使他成功了。 Fresh air and exercise can contribute to good health.新鲜空气和运动有助于健康。 This conference will contribute to the cause of opposing hegemonism.这次会议将有助于反霸事业。
subscribe to
1.pay regularly to receive a newspaper,magazine,etc.订阅;订购 Many teachers subscribe to that periodical.许多老师都订那份杂志。 He subscribes to many journals concerned with his subject.他订阅了许多与他学科有关的杂志。 2.agree with sth.that is said or done赞同 I subscribe to your opinion.我赞同你的意见。 We all subscribe to the resolution adopted at the meeting.我们全都赞同会上作出的决议。
trials and tribulations
Idiom(s): trials and tribulations
Theme: DIFFICULTY
problems and tests of one's courage or perseverance.(Fixed order.) • I suppose I have the normal trials and tribulations for a person of my background, but some days are just a little too much for me. • I promise not to tell you of the trials and tribulations of my day if you promise not to tell me yours!
stick to one's ribs
Idiom(s): stick to one's ribs
Theme: FOOD
[for food] to last long and fortify one well; [for food] to sustain one even in the coldest weather. • This oatmeal ought to stick to your ribs. You need something hearty on a cold day like this. • I don't want soup! I want something that will stick to my ribs.
dribs and drabs|drabs|dribs
n. phr. Portions; small bits. John paid Oliver back what he owed him in dribs and drabs.
stick to one's ribs|rib|ribs|stick|stick to the ri
v. phr., informal To keep you from getting hungry again too quickly. Doctors say you should eat a good breakfast that sticks to your ribs.Farmers eat food that sticks to the ribs.
contribute
contribute contribute to to have a share in bringing about (a result); be partly responsible for fatigue contributed to his defeat
drib
drib dribs and drabs Etymology: < N Eng drib, driblet, droplet + drab for drap, dial. form of drop small amounts
stick to the ribs Be substantial or filling, as in It may not be health food but steak really sticks to the ribs. This idiom was first recorded in 1603.
An rib idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with rib, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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