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π Reinforcement, noun.
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β Definition (mass noun): The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behaviour.
βοΈ Examples:
1. Positive feedback leads to reinforcement.
2. Teachers are often unaware that they encourage inappropriate behavior through reinforcement.
3. It is essential to teach and model desired behaviours, and the benefits of positive reinforcement are well established.
4. All owners will be told how to correct the dog's behaviour and how reinforcement of good behaviour will pay more dividends than punishment.
5. However, some will need continued encouragement and positive reinforcement from parents and teachers for this good start not to become swamped by schoolyard attitudes.
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π Hang loose, phrase.
β Definition (North American β’ informal β’ often as imperative): Be relaxed; refrain from taking anything too seriously.
βοΈ Examples:
1. Hang loose, baby!
2. Still, if you go in not expecting very much, and relax and just hang loose, you will find a lot to smile about.
3. He likes to joke around and is tremendous about creating a positive atmosphere so the guys can stay loose.
4. The key I believe is to stay loose and just write whatever pops into your head.
5. βJust chill out and hang loose,β she said knowingly.
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π Simple-minded, adjective.
β Definition: Having or showing very little intelligence or judgement.
βοΈ Examples:
1. Simple-minded theories.
2. He is a simple-minded minion.
3. Because they work on simple-minded theories and are totally oblivious of facts.
4. But these non-newsworthy-factoids have spawned appallingly simple-minded reflections.
5. No amount of simple-minded faith will change that.
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π Fight one's corner, phrase.
β Definition: Defend one's position or interests.
βοΈ Examples:
1. We need someone in the cabinet to fight our corner.
2. The company argues that the fact the shareholders are getting anything at all - something some creditors fiercely opposed at the time - was only because the company fought their corner.
3. The same ferocity with which a young, disadvantaged Motherwell side have fought their corner for much of the league campaign was the game's most compelling feature.
4. I fought my corner to the very last, though, and as we waited at the check-out I gave it a final shot.
5. But Mr Jones fought his corner and delivered a prepared, three-minute speech pressing his argument that public services needed to be reformed and firms had to deal with the increasing demands of competition.
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π Connoisseur, noun.
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β Definition: An expert judge in matters of taste.
βοΈ Examples:
1. A connoisseur of music.
2. Certainly, there was a host of different dishes hot and steamy to cater to the tastes of connoisseurs.
3. A leading connoisseur of bottled water last night advised consumers to pick and choose between bottled and mains water.
4. Meanwhile the project seems to have provoked some bemused commentary among art connoisseurs.
5. For connoisseurs of intelligence fiction a few titles epitomize the essence of the craft.
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π Veil, noun.
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β Definition: A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.
βοΈ Examples:
1. A white bridal veil.
2. The simple veil headpiece works great with elaborate bridal gowns since the veil does not detract from the overall look.
3. Women wear long dresses with embroidered bodices and side panels, and tall hats with long white veils.
4. Black party hats with veils made of black pantyhose or some other translucent material can also be made.
5. For a dinner of state, like tonight, the dancers were covered in light, flowing material with veils, only their faces showing.
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π Sort out the men from the boys, phrase.
β Definition: Show or prove who is the best at a particular activity.
βοΈ Examples:
1. The mountains apparently sort out the men from the boys.
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