How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
stomach — noun 1 part of the body where food is digested ADJECTIVE ▪ empty, full ▪ You shouldn t drink wine on an empty stomach (= without eating food). ▪ dodgy (BrE, informal), queasy, upset … Collocations dictionary
nutritional disease — Introduction any of the nutrient related diseases and conditions that cause illness in humans. They may include deficiencies or excesses in the diet, obesity and eating disorders, and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease,… … Universalium
Water — • Water was much safer in olden times, but now it can contain poison and parasites (giardia and hepatitis). The best water is fast moving and at high elevations, and away from human habitation. Water should always be clear, never discolored or … The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology
Leonard–Durán II — No mas redirects here. For season three Breaking Bad episode, see No Mas. Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Durán II, also known as the No Más Fight, is one of the most infamous fights in the history of boxing. Taking place on November 25, 1980 at… … Wikipedia
cramp — cramp1 [kræmp] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: crampe, perhaps from Low German krampe; CRAMP2] 1.) [U and C] a severe pain that you get in part of your body when a muscle becomes too tight, making it difficult for you to move that part… … Dictionary of contemporary English
List of common misconceptions — This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. This is a list of current, widely held, false ideas and beliefs about notable topics which have been reported by reliable sources from around the world. Each has been discussed in published… … Wikipedia
Pregabalin — drugbox IUPAC name = ( S ) 3 (aminomethyl) 5 methylhexanoic acid width = 152px CAS number = 148553 50 8 ATC prefix = N03 ATC suffix = AX16 PubChem = 5486971 DrugBank = APRD01198 C=8|H=17|N=1|O=2 molecular weight = 159.23 g.mol 1 smiles = NC [C@H] … Wikipedia
Sugar Ray Leonard — Infobox Boxer name=Ray Charles Leonard nationality= flagicon|USA American realname=Ray Charles Leonard imagesize=200px caption=Ray Charles Leonard nickname=Sugar weight=Welterweight birth date=birth date and age|1956|5|17 birth place=Wilmington,… … Wikipedia
cramp — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ agonizing, bad, painful, severe ▪ sudden ▪ She had a sudden painful cramp in her left leg. ▪ leg … Collocations dictionary
cramp — [[t]kræ̱mp[/t]] cramps, cramping, cramped 1) N UNCOUNT: also N in pl Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of… … English dictionary
