WORD OF THE DAY
MENACE
\ˈme-nəs\
Meaning:
Noun: A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
Verb: Be a threat or possible danger to.
Usage:
Air pollution is a menace to health.
During sentencing, Judge Hernandez stated that Diane was dangerous and a menace to society.
Hurricane Hugo menaced the US coast for a week.
Dogs running loose are a public menace.
Pronunciation: http://www.macmillandictionary.com/pronunciation/british/menace
IDIOM/PHRASE OF THE DAY
A CHIP ON YOUR SHOULDER
Meaning:
Being upset for something that happened in the past.
Being angry about something that happened in the past; holding a grudge.
Usage:
He’s got a chip on his shoulder about not having been to university.
She still has a chip on her shoulder from the argument we had yesterday.
Why did you get so angry at the slightest criticism? You seem to have a chip on your shoulder.