a far cry from

a far cry from 

= to be completely different from something 

The new restaurant that opened last week is a far cry from the traditional one, offering a modern menu and a unique dining experience.

Mark's new job is a far cry from his previous role in a corporate office; now he works outdoors and loves every minute of it.

The weather today is a far cry from the sunny skies we had last week.

Susan's cooking skills are a far cry from the burnt meals she used to make.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "a far cry from":

Synonyms:

Completely different from

A stark contrast to

Worlds apart from 

A major difference from 

Antonyms:

Similar to 

Quite like 

Not far removed from

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What does the phrase "a far cry from" mean in the context of comparing two things?

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A) Very similar to

B) Completely different from

C) Quite close to

D) Completely identical to

 

a feather in your cap

a feather in your cap

= an achievement that brings pride 

It is a feather in your cap to play for your country in the World Cup final.

Winning the science fair was a feather in Mark's cap and boosted his confidence.

For Susan, completing her first marathon is a feather in her cap that she will always cherish.

Mark feels that receiving an award for community service is a feather in his cap and encourages him to do more volunteer work.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "a feather in your cap":

Synonyms:

Achievement

Honor

Accomplishment

Badge of honor  

Triumph

Antonyms:

Failure

Disgrace 

Defeat

Disappointment

Shame

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a dark horse

a dark horse

= someone with surprisingly hidden talents 

He is considered a dark horse candidate for the Nobel Prize, as many are unaware of his groundbreaking work.

Susan has always been a dark horse in the art contest, often surprising the judges with her unique and captivating pieces.

Susan is a dark horse in the academic world, quietly producing research that could challenge established theories.

At the last competition, Mark proved to be a dark horse, outperforming more experienced contestants with his unexpected skills.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "dark horse":

Synonyms:

Underdog

Surprise contender 

Hidden talent

Long shot

Unexpected candidate

Wildcard

Antonyms:

Favorite

Front-runner

Established candidate

Leading contender

Obvious choice

Expected winner

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Quiz Of The Day

 I want to enroll in ___ university that offers international studies.

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A) a

B) an

a fair shake

 

a fair shake

= a fair chance for someone to do something

As long as you do your best to play, you will have a fair shake at winning the championship.

In the debate competition, Susan was determined to give each participant a fair shake, ensuring everyone had an equal opportunity to present their arguments.

Mark hopes that his unique project will get a fair shake during the funding review, as he believes it could make a real difference.

The scholarship committee wanted to ensure every applicant received a fair shake, carefully reviewing all submissions without bias.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "a fair shake":

Synonyms:

Fair chance

Equal opportunity

Just treatment 

Fair consideration

Proper opportunity

Unbiased chance

Antonyms:

Unfair advantage

Inequitable treatment

Biased chance

Discrimination

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What does "a fair shake" mean?

#English

A) Equal treatment

B) To mix thoroughly

C) A type of dessert

D) A quick decision

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When someone asks for "a fair shake," they want:

#English

A) Honesty and fairness

B) More information

C) A physical gesture

D) A chance to speak

trajectory

 

trajectory

(noun)

= the path that an object follows as it moves

= the development of path over time

Examples

We calculated the trajectory of the spacecraft to determine where it would land on the Moon.

The predicted trajectory of the flow is incorrect.

Inflation continues its upward trajectory.

Reference

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trajectory

Here are more examples of using "trajectory":

Scientists are studying the trajectory of the comet as it approaches Earth.

Her academic trajectory has been impressive, leading to several awards and recognitions.

The company's sales trajectory has shown significant growth over the past year.

Understanding the trajectory of social media trends is crucial for marketers.

Some synonyms for the word "trajectory":

Path

Course

Route

Track

Direction

Progression

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In physics, what does 'trajectory' describe?

#English

A) Total distance

B) Path of an object

C) Speed limit

D) Initial force