stoop to
Idioms & Phrases
stoop to
Condescend to something beneath one's dignity, as in She wouldn't stoop to listening to that obnoxious gossip. [Second half of 1500s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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| stoop to | |
verb | |
| make concessions to |
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Stoop to
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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