David Sedaris, the American humorist, used it philosophically when he was quoted as stating,. These are predictions that are issued so regularly that few people pay attention anymore. The term can also be used when referring to the first or the third persons. Hey fellow Linguaholics! I am the proud owner of linguaholic. Languages have always been my passion and I have studied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics and Sinology at the University of Zurich. It is my utmost pleasure to share with all of you guys what I know about languages and linguistics in general.
Nouns In modern times, braces have been developed for other body parts, such as legs that do not have their full function, and teeth that need straightening. Verbs Buildings are braced to help strengthen or support the final structure. This could cost an arm and a leg! You only need to be on your best behaviour for two months.
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Kristof's point is that regardless of whatever goodwill China's leaders in contact with the outside world president, prime minister, diplomats, etc. Indeed, the subject of Kristof's final sentence, "Brace yourself", could be ambiguous. On the one hand, one could argue that he is referring to Americans, in general, warning them to get ready for the onslaught of the Chinese Cheneys who are gaining strength with each passing day. On the other hand, the subject of the sentence could be the reader of the article, whoever the reader is.
I favor this line of thought. Thus, whether you are Chinese, American, Brazilian, etc. Brace yourself can also be read as steel yourself although steel yourself is not as idiomatic an expression. Here are the relevant definitions:. Also, I would recommend that you consult Merriam-Webster Online whenever you need to find the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in American usage. Urban Dictionary is great for streetwise lingo, slang, colloquialisms and newly-coined terms, but it is not a standard dictionary, in that its content is user-generated.
Colloquially, it also means "have another shot of liquor. Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group.
Open Dictionary. Other entries for this word. Word Forms. Synonyms and related words. To be ready, or to get ready for something. To stop someone or something from falling. To move your limbs and appendages.
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