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that

(unstressed)
determiner used before a singular northward

a used preceding a substantive that has been mentioned at some fourth dimension or is understood
that idea of yours

b (every bit pronoun)
don't swallow that, that's what I mean

a used preceding a substantive that denotes something more remote or removed
that clothes is cheaper than this one, that building over at that place is for sale

b (as pronoun)
that is John and this is his wife, give me that Compare → this

3 used to refer to something that is familiar
that onetime chap from beyond the street

4 ♦ and (all) that
Breezy everything connected with the discipline mentioned
he knows a lot about building and that

5 ♦ at that completive-intensive additionally, all things considered, or notwithstanding
he's a pleasant fellow at that, I might decide to go at that

a with ease; effortlessly
he gave me the answer just similar that

b of such a nature, character, etc.
he paid for all our tickets — he'southward like that

eight ♦ that's more like it that is better, an improvement, etc.

9 ♦ that's that there is no more than to be washed, discussed, etc.

10 ♦ with (or at) that thereupon; having said or done that
conj subordinating

xi used to innovate a substantive clause
I believe that you'll come

12 (Likewise) then that, in order that used to innovate a clause of purpose
they fought that others might have peace

13 used to introduce a clause of upshot
he laughed so hard that he cried

fourteen used to introduce a clause after an understood sentence expressing desire, indignation, or anaesthesia
oh, that I had never lived!
adv

15 used with adjectives or adverbs to reinforce the specification of a precise degree already mentioned
get only that fast and you should be safe

16 (As well) all that normally used with a negative
Informal (intensifier)
he wasn't that upset at the news

17 Dialect (intensifier)
the cat was that weak after the fight
pron

18 used to introduce a restrictive relative clause
the volume that we desire

19 used to innovate a clause with the verb to be to emphasize the extent to which the preceding noun is applicable
genius that she is, she outwitted the computer
(Former English thæt; related to Old Frisian thet, Old Norse, Old Saxon that, Old High German language daz, Greek to, Latin istud, Sanskrit tad)
Precise stylists maintain a distinction between that and which: that is used every bit a relative pronoun in restrictive clauses and which in nonrestrictive clauses. In the book that is on the table is mine, the clause that is on the table is used to distinguish i particular volume (the one on the table) from another or others (which may be anywhere, but non on the table). In the book, which is on the tabular array, is mine, the which clause is merely descriptive or incidental. The more formal the level of linguistic communication, the more important it is to preserve the stardom betwixt the ii relative pronouns; but in informal or colloquial usage, the words are oft used interchangeably

English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus

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it'southward got bits in information technology	n.	means a liquid is not clear: this tea's got $.25 in it, I don't like yogurt with bits in it	assez proche de l'idée de 'il y a à boire et à manger'
it's a piece of cake	exp.	something is piece of cake to do
It'south as broad equally it is long	exp.	Used to express that information technology is impossible to decide betwixt ii options because they're equal	English expression
it's all Greek to me	id.	phrase used to qualify something appearing to you incomprehensible or hard to understand	According to Albert, this partial differential equation was beautiful, harmonious, speaking louder than whatsoever words while it was all Greek to me and but looked similar fly droppings on a canvas of newspaper!
in the air	exp.	When something is 'in the air', it means something exciting or pregnant is taking place or about to happen. Ex.: Spring is in the air - it'south time for alter!
pocket call	due north.	it's a unintended call which happens when the keys are not blocked in ane's pocket
MBWA	n.	direction by walking/wandering around; it's a form of management based on frequent informal visits to the subordinates'work surface area and direct interaction with them	[Motorbus.]
emoji	n.	a small digital epitome or icon used to limited or convey an thought, a mood or an emotion in electronic communication. It'due south a loanword from japoneese coming from e 'picture'+ moji 'letter of the alphabet, character'.	[Cyberspace] Althoug existence coincidental, the resemblance of the term 'emoji' to the english language discussion 'emoticon' (a facial expression composed of keyboard characters, such as :-)) helps its memorability. 😊
shovel list	north.	"Information technology'due south a listing of all the people and things I hate so much I desire to hit them in the face with a shovel." Concept coming from the Marian Keyes novel, The Mystery of Mercy Close (2012).
bubblegum light	due north.	vintage light on law automobile, i.e. a single dome with rotating lights within. Thus nicknamed because of information technology'southward resemblance with bubblegum machines.	[US];[Coll.] Syn. chimera gum machine, gumball machine.
hold your horses!	exp.	it's said for determining someone to calm down, be patient, control his/her reactions
no-go neighborhood	exp.	neighborhood considered unsafe, where it's not recommended to go, especially every bit an outsider
zigged before you zagged	exp.	it's said when someone has done things in the wrong order
more than holes than a Swiss cheese	adj.	a phrase to qualify something that has a lot of faults and problems. If an argument or a story has more than holes than the distinctive gaps in the said Swiss cheese, it's definitely got a lot of issues.	Ex.: I didn't relish his concluding flick at all; the plot had more than holes than a Swiss cheese and the scenario was totally improbable.

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