Mark (something) with a white stone In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "mark (something) with a white stone", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-12-11 02:12

Meaning of Mark (something) with a white stone

Mark (something) with a white stone old-fashioned verb phrase

To regard or indicate something as fortunate or pleasurable

I won't forget what you've done for me today. Today will be marked with a white stone.

After all the good things that have happened today, I think I will mark this day with a white stone.

I will surely mark this moment with a white stone.

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Grammar and Usage of Mark (something) with a white stone

Verb Forms

  • marks (something) with a white stone
  • marking (something) with a
  • marked (something) with a white stone

The verb "mark" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Mark (something) with a white stone

This phrase comes from ancient Rome time. The Romans used a white stone or piece of chalk to mark their lucky days on the calendar and used black charcoal for unlucky days.

 

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