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The prime period of youth, characterized by health, freshness, beauty, and great vigor.
“She entered the modeling industry while still in the bloom of youth.”
In a direct, outspoken manner without trying to be polite or mask unpleasant truths.
“To put it bluntly, your performance this quarter has been unacceptable.”
To make the distinction between two or less clear, distinct, or easily separated.
“Modern technology and remote work tend to blur the edges between professional duties and personal time.”
A path or promenade made of wooden planks, typically built along a beach or waterfront.
“We enjoyed a sunset stroll along the wooden boardwalk at the beach.”
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
“He boasted about his new promotion to everyone in the office.”
A small float attached to a fishing line to indicate when a fish has taken the bait by bobbing on the surface of the water.
“He watched his red and white bobber intently, waiting for the slightest twitch.”
A small neighborhood grocery store, especially one common in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods in US cities like New York.
“I ran down to the corner bodega to pick up some milk and a fresh roll.”
To portend, signify, or indicate that a situation is unfolding in a specific, usually ominous or significant, manner.
“The sudden silence in the boardroom bodes so poorly for the upcoming merger negotiations.”
Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.
“The boisterous crowd cheered loudly as the band took the stage.”
A free ride in someone else's vehicle; hitchhiking.
“Ele pediu boleia para chegar a Lisboa a tempo.”
A severe reprimand or scolding; a thorough dressing-down in British slang.
“He gave the team a proper bollocking for losing the match.”
A metal pin or bar used to fasten things together, or a sliding bar used to lock a door.
“He tightened the bolt on the engine to stop the vibration.”
High-sounding, high-flown, and inflated in language or style, often used to impress people but lacking true depth or substance.
“The politician delivered a bombastic speech that was full of grand promises but short on actual plans.”
A small chocolate-covered sweet or confection, often filled with cream, nuts, or liqueur.
“Ela ganhou uma caixa de bombons no Dia dos Namorados.”
A tasty morsel or a choice tidbit; figuratively, a pleasant final experience or a delightful concluding remark.
“The chef served a tiny chocolate truffle as a bonne bouche at the end of the seven-course tasting menu.”