This expression means to endure severe stress or hardship. Its vivid image comes from old washing machines that squeezed clothes through rollers.
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Ingenious vs. ingenuous: what is the difference?
Ingenious means clever and inventive. Ingenuous means innocent and candid. Learn the difference with clear examples and usage tips.
Literal vs. literary: what is the difference?
Literal means exact or factual. Literary relates to writing and literature. Learn the contrast with clear examples and easy usage tips.
Regular Plural -s Exercise
CEFR A1; focus: regular plural -s with visible singular/plural cues.
When meat meant food in general
“Meat” once meant food of any kind. Its meaning narrowed over time, and older uses still survive in words like “sweetmeat.”