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Rae
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 Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:35 am Post subject: all-fired |
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Dear Tutors:
I'd like to ask a question about this word " all-fired ."
When do you use this word, could you give me an example?thanks a lot!
Best wishes,
Rae |
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pugachevV
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All-fired means extremely, or completely. It can also be used as an adjective
Don't be so all-fired anxious to use the expression, as it's a bit dated.
If Bill is so all-fired anxious to have the car, then sell it to him for $500.
That horse is so all-fired skittish that you'd be safer walking. |
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