| 单词 | never a dull moment |
| 释义 | > as lemmasnever a dull moment f. never a dull moment: constant variety or interest; (ironic) constant variety of troubles, difficulties, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > acting vigorously or energetically [phrase] > full of brisk activity never a dull moment1889 it's all happening1963 1889 J. K. Jerome Three Men in Boat ix. 85 There is never a dull moment in the boat while girls are towing it. 1932 Weekend Rev. 14 May 617/1 There is never a dull moment. 1950 L. Kaufman Jubel's Children xx. 223 Jubel says there's never a dull moment. 1972 R. Adams Watership Down xx. 126 ‘No one hurt?’ ‘Oh, several have been hurt, one way and another.’ ‘Never a dull moment, really,’ said Bigwig. 1993 R. D. Edwards Clubbed to Death (BNC) 52 A delicious-looking Filipino, who strayed too close to Fishbane at breakfast, received a pinch which made her hysterical. Never a dull moment in this establishment. < as lemmas |
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