Leafs to know
Maple Leaf: Symbol of Canada. Polite. Apologetic. America’s hat.4-leaf clover: Brings good luck. Alternate currency of Ireland.
Fig Leaf: The original underwear. As worn by Adam and Eve (post apple fiasco).
Definitions
Leaf (plural leaves): Often seen on plants and trees. Also: a page or paper.To leaf through (a book): to quickly turn pages.
Don’t confuse with to leave (to exit).
Leaves in the news
Leafing through the newspaper can be so depressing*. Let’s look out the window instead: Autumn leaves are falling!*Catalonia may leave Spain, the US has left UNESCO, Harvey Weinstein should leave
Leafy expressions
To shake like a leaf: To be very scared. Why are you shaking? Only 3 more years of Trump.To take a leaf out of someone’s book: To follow someone’s example. Catalonia’s taking a leaf out of the best-selling Secessionist Handbook.
To turn over a new leaf: To make a fresh start. Why not open a new browser window instead?
Definitions
Leaf (plural leaves): Often seen on plants and trees. Also: a page or paper.To leaf through (a book): to quickly turn pages.
Don’t confuse with to leave (to exit).
Leaves in the news
Leafing through the newspaper can be so depressing*. Let’s look out the window instead: Autumn leaves are falling!*Catalonia may leave Spain, the US has left UNESCO, Harvey Weinstein should leave
Leafs to know
Maple Leaf: Symbol of Canada. Polite. Apologetic. America’s hat.4-leaf clover: Brings good luck. Alternate currency of Ireland.
Fig Leaf: The original underwear. As worn by Adam and Eve (post apple fiasco).
Leafy expressions
To shake like a leaf: To be very scared. Why are you shaking? Only 3 more years of Trump.To take a leaf out of someone’s book: To follow someone’s example. Catalonia’s taking a leaf out of the best-selling Secessionist Handbook.
To turn over a new leaf: To make a fresh start. Why not open a new browser window instead?
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