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• tall|ish — «T lihsh», adjective. 1. inclining toward tallness; rather tall: »a tallish, vigorous man. 2. somewhat exaggerated: »a tallish tale …   Useful english dictionary

• Tall poppy syndrome — (TPS) is a pejorative term used in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand to describe what is seen as a leveling social attitude. Someone is said to be a target of tall poppy syndrome when his or her assumption of a higher economic …   Wikipedia

• rather — predeterminer, adverb 1 (+ adj/adv) quite; fairly: I was rather surprised to see him with his ex wife. | He was limping rather badly as he walked off the field. | It s not too big for you at all. I rather like the way it fits you. | rather a big… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• Tall Ships' Races — Italian tall ship Amerigo Vespucci in New York Harbor, 1976. The Tall Ships Races are races for sail training tall ships (sailing ships). The races are designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of… …   Wikipedia

• Tall bike — A tall bike is an unusually tall bicycle, typically built for the purpose of fun and recreation, though with occasional practical use.Modern tall bikes are most commonly constructed by individuals from spare parts. Two conventional bicycle frames …   Wikipedia

• tall tale — ▪ folk tale       narrative that depicts the wild adventures of extravagantly exaggerated folk heroes. The tall tale is essentially an oral form of entertainment; the audience appreciates the imaginative invention rather than the literal meaning… …   Universalium

• tall poppy — /tɔl ˈpɒpi/ (say tawl popee) noun (plural tall poppies) someone who is pre eminent in a particular field; a person with outstanding ability, wealth, or status: *Sir Gustav, the Australian of the Year, said Australians had a tendency to cut down… …  

• tall — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. high, lofty, towering; long, long limbed; informal, exaggerated. See height, exaggeration. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Lofty] Syn. big, great, towering; see high 1 . 2. [Exaggerated] Syn. far fetched …   English dictionary for students

• Simpsons Tall Tales — The Simpsons episode Episode no. 269 Prod. code CABF17 O …   Wikipedia

• The Tall Ships' Races — are races for sail training Tall Ships (sailing ships). The races of designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of sailing. The races are held annually in European waters and consists of two racing… …   Wikipedia

• Dan Rather — at the Goddard Space Flight Center, September 2007 Born Daniel Irvin Rather, Jr. October 31, 1931 (1931 10 31) (age 80) Wharton, Texas, U.S …   Wikipedia