Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
verb
To test (ideas) on someone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal, transitive
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verb
To use as a springboard for further discussion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To move away with a bouncing movement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bounce, off.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
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