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31To take huff — Huff Huff, n. 1. A swell of sudden anger or arrogance; a fit of disappointment and petulance or anger; a rage. Left the place in a huff. W. Irving. [1913 Webster] 2. A boaster; one swelled with a false opinion of his own value or importance.… …
32Recordable offence — A (crime) recordable offence is any offence under United Kingdom law where the police must keep records of convictions and offenders on the Police National Computer.[1] A crime recordable offence should not be confused with a crime reportable… …
33To take offense — Offense Of*fense , Offence Of*fence , n. [F., fr. L. offensa. See {Offend}.] 1. The act of offending in any sense; esp., a crime or a sin, an affront or an injury. [1913 Webster] Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our… …
34niman — [continued from previous definition] 1. to seize, grasp, capture, catch; (1) to get into one s hands by force or artifice; (a) by war, robbery, legal process, etc.; w.a. cognate: (b) to catch fish, an animal, a bird, etc.; (b α) of an animal, to… …
35Charles de Gaulle — This article is about the French statesman. For other uses, see Charles de Gaulle (disambiguation). Charles De Gaulle President of the French Republic Co Prince of Andorra In office 8 January 195 …
36FLICK OFF — ( flick off ) is a Canadian advertising campaign launched by Key Gordon Communications. It is a movement to fight climate change by getting Canadians to use less energy.Its sponsors include MuchMusic, Roots Canada, Environmental Defence Canada… …
37resent — I. v. a. Take ill, take amiss, take offence at, take umbrage at, be offended at, be indignant at, be provoked at. II. v. n. Be angry, take offence, take umbrage, harbor resentment, be indignant …
38Public display of affection — A public display of affection (sometimes abbreviated PDA) is the physical demonstration of affection for another person while in the view of others. For example, holding hands or kissing in public are commonly defined as public displays of… …
39Criticism of Top Gear — The British motor vehicle television programme Top Gear is often the focus of criticism. The criticism has ranged from minor viewer complaints to serious complaints where broadcasting watchdogs such as Ofcom have been involved. Contents 1… …
40offend — I. v. a. 1. Affront, displease, vex, chafe, annoy, irritate, provoke, nettle, mortify, fret, gall, give offence to, make angry. 2. Shock, wound, pain, annoy, molest. II. v. n. 1. Give offence. 2. Transgress, sin, do wrong, commit offence, stumble …
