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Meaning of use in anger | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Used for its intended purpose, as opposed to e.g. practice or testing

idiomatic

Examples

“The key element that has yet to be used in anger is the payment calculation function of the operating system.”
“Just having a play⟳ before I use⟳ in anger”
“Outside of testing when first built I doubt⟳ those protections have⟳ ever actually been used in anger!”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

use it use one's head use one's loaf use one's noggin use the bathroom use the master's tools to dismantle the master's house

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