| 词汇 | lick your wounds |
| 释义 | Idiom lick your woundslick (your) wounds to avoid or ignore other people after an unpleasant experience.Mary's film career was a failure, and she went home to lick her wounds in private. Etymology: based on the idea of an injured animal that licks its wounds (= cleans an injury with its tongue) lick (one's) woundsTo withdraw after a misstep or defeat in order to recover. I think the senator will be licking his wounds for awhile after that disastrous debate performance. lick your woundsCOMMON If someone licks their wounds, they feel embarrassed and disappointed, especially after being defeated very easily. England's cricketers are licking their wounds after being soundly defeated in the second Test against Australia at Melbourne. Note: Some animals, such as dogs and cats, lick their wounds when they are injured. lick your woundsretire to recover your strength or confidence after a defeat or humiliating experience.lick your ˈwoundsspend time trying to get your strength and confidence back after a defeat or disappointment: ‘He heard this morning that he hasn’t got the job.’ ‘Where is he?’ ‘Licking his wounds somewhere, probably.’ |
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