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Meaning of home thrust | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A well-directed or effective thrust; one that wounds in a vital part.
  2. A personal attack.
    figuratively

Examples

““I make it a point of honour not to lose a man for King George (God bless him!) and the gallows.” The rogues looked at each other but swallowed the home-thrust in silence.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

home town home training home truth home turf home video home visit

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