druthers
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ərz noun Informal.
one's own way, choice, or preference: If I had my druthers, I'd dance all night.
Origin:
1870–75; plural of druther, (I, you, etc.) 'd rather (contraction of would rather)
1870–75; plural of druther, (I, you, etc.) 'd rather (contraction of would rather)
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druthers
1895, jocular formation from I'd ruther, Amer.Eng. dialectal form of I'd rather (used by Bret Harte as drathers, 1875).
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Druthers
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
Of course, my druthers are to be sitting where you are instead.
It is not surprising that neither party got its druthers.
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