3-WORDS-A-DAY [21-Dec-2024 UTC]
jar·ring | adjective
harsh, disagreeable, or clashing in a way that is striking or shocking;
e.g. The ring of the telephone was jarring in the silent house.
re·per·cus·sion | noun
a widespread consequence or effect of some action or event, especially one that is unintentional/unexpected and unwelcome;
e.g. This is the most major repercussion of his foolish decision.
im·pan·el | verb
to place or enroll people into/onto a panel, especially to select them to serve on a jury, or to be thus placed on a panel/jury;;
e.g. They intend to impanel a jury as soon as possible so that the court proceedings can begin.
Phrase & Idioms
famous last words
a speech or claim that is rapidly contradicted
e.g. I don't need to buy anything this shopping season. Famous last words! No harm checking out the Black Friday deals.
Phrasal Verb
put about
to change the course in opposite direction.
e.g. We put about in the middle of our journey and headed back for home.
Quote
"You can't hire someone else to do your push-ups for you."
-- Jim Rohn
