What does by dint of mean? phrase. If you achieve a result by dint of something,
you achieve it by means of that thing
. [written] He succeeds by dint of sheer hard work.
How do you use by dint of in a sentence?
Is of by dint of a preposition?
Who says by dint of?
What is the meaning of blue blood in idioms?
phrase. If you say that someone has blue blood, you mean that
they are from a family that has a high social rank
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What does dint mean urban dictionary?
An idiot
. The proper definition means an impression or hollow in a surface, like a dent. But for slang use, means someone with a dented or hollow head… and idiot, a moron. He's a dint.
What does it mean by means of?
If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process,
you do it using that method, instrument, or process
. This is a two-year course taught by means of lectures and seminars. Synonyms: by way of, using, through, via More Synonyms of by means of.
Is it dint or dent?
Dent came into the English language in the fourteenth century as a variant of dint
. Dint is an archaic word which means the impressions left by blows, particularly impressions left by a weapon. Dint comes from the Old English dynt which means stroke with a weapon.
What is the meaning of idiom cry for the moon?
Definition of cry for the moon
British, informal. :
to ask for something that is very difficult or impossible to get
The striking workers say they just want to be paid what they're worth. They're not crying for the moon.
What is the difference between by dint of or by virtue of?
By virtue of means because of (usually some advantage)
. He gained the promotion by virtue of his seniority. By means of refers to the method used to achieve something. The weight was lifted by means of a hoist.
What is the meaning of the idiom by hook or by crook?
By any means possible, in one way or another
. For example, The car broke down, but I'll get there by hook or crook. This term has a disputed origin.
Is conformably a word?
Conformably definition
With or in conformity; suitably; agreeably
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What does it mean to bide ones time?
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
. decided to bide her time until she had an opportunity to switch jobs.
What does dont pass the buck mean?
To shift blame from oneself to another person
: “Passing the buck is a way of life in large bureaucracies.” (See the buck stops here.)
What does crocodile tears mean idiom?
Definition of crocodile tears
:
false or affected tears
also : hypocritical sorrow.
What is the idiom of crocodile tears?
Is there such a word as dint?
Does dint mean effort?
Does dint mean force?
n. 1.
Force or effort; power
: succeeded by dint of hard work.
Do you say by means of or as means of?
What does it mean when someone says by all means?
You can say ‘by all means'
to tell someone that you are very willing to allow them to do something
. [formulae] “Can I come and have a look at your house?”—”Yes, by all means.” Synonyms: certainly, surely, of course, definitely More Synonyms of by all means.
What does by stand for in texting?
What does make a dent mean?
Definition of make/put a dent
:
to decrease something slightly or to make something somewhat weaker
We tried our best to fix the problem, but nothing we did seems to have made a dent. — often + in It's going to take more than a new law to make a dent in the city's drug crime.
Is it dented or dented?
to make a dent in or on; indent
: The impact dented the car's fender. to have the effect of reducing or slightly injuring: The caustic remark dented his ego. to show dents; become indented: Tin dents more easily than steel. to sink in, making a dent: Nails dent into metal.
How can I get a dent out of my car door?
First,
heat the dent with the hairdryer approximately six inches away for about 30 seconds. Then cover the dent with a piece of aluminum foil and rub dry ice over it
. The rapid change from hot to cold should make the dent pop out within a minute or so. Another temperature trick involves boiling water.
What does blowing your own trumpet mean?
What does a cat and dog life mean?
Idiom : Cat-and-dog life
Meaning : This term refers to
a life in which partners are constantly or frequently quarrelling
. Usage : They lead a cat-and-dog life.
What does in a tight corner mean?
What does it mean when someone says by virtue of?
What does by virtue mean in law?
By virtue of law means:
because of, in view of , on account of, by reason of, or owing to a law
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Is by virtue of formal?
What does the phrase through thick and thin mean?
Definition of through thick and thin
:
through many difficult times over a long period
She stood by me through thick and thin.
What is the meaning of the idiom by leaps and bounds?
Rapidly, or in fast progress
, as in The corn is growing by leaps and bounds, or School enrollment is increasing by leaps and bounds. This term is a redundancy, since leap and bound both mean “spring” or “jump,” but the two words have been paired since Shakespeare's time and are still so used.
Where does the saying fits and starts come from?
With irregular intervals of action and inaction, spasmodically, as in The campaign is proceeding by fits and starts. This expression
began in the late 1500s as by fits, the noun fit meaning a “paroxysm” or “seizure”; starts was added about a century later.
What does conforming mean in the Bible?
to be or become similar in form, nature, or character
. to be in harmony or accord. to comply with the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England.
