dressing+down

  • 31give someone a dressing-down — to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong She was given a dressing down by the coach …

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  • 32dressing — n. 1 in senses of DRESS v. 2 a an accompaniment to salads, usu. a mixture of oil with other ingredients; a sauce or seasoning (French dressing). b US stuffing. 3 a a bandage for a wound. b ointment etc. used to dress a wound. 4 size or stiffening …

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  • 33dressing — Synonyms and related words: Ace bandage, Band Aid, ablation, abrasion, abrasive, adhesive tape, ammonia, apparel, application, array, ass reaming, attire, attrition, band, bandage, bandaging, bawling out, bedizenment, binder, brace, buffing,… …

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  • 34down the banks — noun /daʊn d̪ə bæŋks/ a severe criticism, scolding, reprimand, or punishment Independent woters aint the chalk and the has done it! Theyve spiled the trade. Sams done it Amerikins has done it! Take em up for interfeerin with other peoples bisness …

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  • 35Dressing — Dress ing, n. 1. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover a sore or wound. Wiseman. [1913 Webster] 3. Manure or compost over land. When it… …

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  • 36Dressing case — Dressing Dress ing, n. 1. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover a sore or wound. Wiseman. [1913 Webster] 3. Manure or compost over land …

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  • 37Dressing forceps — Dressing Dress ing, n. 1. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover a sore or wound. Wiseman. [1913 Webster] 3. Manure or compost over land …

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  • 38Dressing gown — Dressing Dress ing, n. 1. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover a sore or wound. Wiseman. [1913 Webster] 3. Manure or compost over land …

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  • 39Dressing room — Dressing Dress ing, n. 1. Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster] 2. (Surg.) An application (a remedy, bandage, etc.) to cover a sore or wound. Wiseman. [1913 Webster] 3. Manure or compost over land …

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  • 40Dressing Up the Idiot — Studio album by Prunella Scales Released 1997 Genre Hard rock, punk rock …

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