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    DEFINITION: (noun) A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away. SYNONYMS: jetty, seawall, bulwark, groin, mole. USAGE: The clamor of Benares, oldest of all earth's cities awake before the Gods, day and night, beat round the walls as the sea's roar round a breakwater. Discuss […]
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never lower your guard

to drop/lower one’s guard – to stop being careful to avoid danger or difficulty. As soon as we started talking about angling, he dropped his guard and soon we were chatting like buddies.

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November 25th, 2007 | Leave a comment

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