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1 wit
[wit]1) (humour; the ability to express oneself in an amusing way: His plays are full of wit; I admire his wit.) fyndni, hnyttni2) (a person who expresses himself in a humorous way, tells jokes etc: He's a great wit.) orðheppinn maður3) (common sense, inventiveness etc: He did not have the wit to defend himself.) skynsemi•- witless- - witted
- witticism
- witty
- wittily
- wittiness
- at one's wits' end
- keep one's wits about one
- live by one's wits
- frighten/scare out of one's wits
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2 apply oneself/one's mind
( with to) (to give one's full attention or energy (to a task etc): If he would apply himself he could pass his exams.) leggja sig fram, einbeita sér -
3 draw up
1) ((of a car etc) to stop: We drew up outside their house.) nema staðar2) (to arrange in an acceptable form or order: They drew up the soldiers in line; The solicitor drew up a contract for them to sign.) setja saman, útbúa3) (to move closer: Draw up a chair!) flytja nær4) (to extend (oneself) into an upright position: He drew himself up to his full height.) rétta úr sér -
4 gorge
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full of himself — inflated due to an exaggerated sense of self importance … English contemporary dictionary
full of yourself — full of (yourself) thinking that you are very important in a way that annoys other people. Brooks could be pretty full of himself but, because he s such a star, people were still thrilled to see him … New idioms dictionary
full of — (yourself) thinking that you are very important in a way that annoys other people. Brooks could be pretty full of himself but, because he s such a star, people were still thrilled to see him … New idioms dictionary
full of oneself — Someone who acts in a arrogant or egotistical manner is full of himself/herself … The small dictionary of idiomes
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full — full1 W1S1 [ful] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(no space)¦ 2¦(including everything)¦ 3¦(highest amount/level)¦ 4¦(having a lot of something)¦ 5¦(food)¦ 6¦(emphasis)¦ 7¦(busy)¦ 8¦(rank)¦ 9 be full of yourself 10 be full of crap/shi … Dictionary of contemporary English
full — 1 /fUl/ adjective 1 CONTAINER/ROOM/PLACE ETC also full up if something such as a container, room, or place is full, no more things or people can go in it: a full box of cereal | The class is full, but you can register now for next term. (+ of):… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
full — 1. adj., adv., n., & v. adj. 1 (often foll. by of) holding all its limits will allow (the bucket is full; full of water). 2 having eaten to one s limits or satisfaction. 3 abundant, copious, satisfying, sufficient (a full programme of events; led … Useful english dictionary
full of oneself — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only in yourself. * /Joe would be a nice boy if he would stop being so full of himself./ Compare: BIG HEAD … Dictionary of American idioms
full of oneself — {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only in yourself. * /Joe would be a nice boy if he would stop being so full of himself./ Compare: BIG HEAD … Dictionary of American idioms
full of oneself — adjective Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with ones own work, interests, point of view, etc. I thought it not amiss to write him a line to let him know the regard you had for him, for as I know him to be… … Wiktionary