melon
(melən )
Word forms: melons
variable noun A2
A melon is a large fruit which is sweet and juicy inside and has a hard green or yellow skin.
Halve each peeled melon quarter and place in a mixing bowl.
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Translations:
Chinese: 瓜
Japanese: メロン
- something has teeth
- something is all in a day's work
- something is beyond your ken
- something is close to your heart
- something is handed to someone on a plate
- something is like shooting fish in a barrel
- something is like watching paint dry
- something is not set in stone
- something is not someone's bag
- something is not your cup of tea
- something is not your department
- something is one in the eye for someone
- something is on the tip of your tongue
- something is right up your street
- something is someone's long suit
- something is the exception that proves the rule
- something is too close to call
- something is up for grabs
- something leaves a bad taste in your mouth
- something like
- something looks good on paper
- something or someone does not grow on trees
- something or someone is not up to scratch
- something rears its head
- something rings a bell