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2021-09-05 10:09
Be not above (doing something) American British informal verb phrase
To do something that is supposed to be disgraceful or embarrassing without feeling ashamed.
She was not above begging for money and food for her child.
I am not above greeting a stranger at a party, maybe he is my potential customer.
My friends are not above dancing in the street to make me a surprise on my birthday.
Be embarrassed and ashamed when one has been defeated or failed
Said of a strong and courageous nature
Used to say that someone is very courageous.
To publicly say that an individual or organization has done something wrong or illegal
1. (literal) To make something stronger by supporting it
2. (figurative) To mentally or physically prepare yourself or someone else for something unpleasant that is going to happen
Do you see anything wrong?
To be outperformed or outrun by someone, usually by a very wide margin.
You have to be quicker to finish this task or you will eat other my dust.
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