Meaning of home thrust | Babel Free
Definitions
- A well-directed or effective thrust; one that wounds in a vital part.
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.