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Definitions by Arminkshipper

throw; fling (often used to express the speaker's casual attitude).
"sling a few things into your knapsack"
Sling by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024
a person who buys and sells drugs.
"he posed as a dealer willing to buy heroin"
Dealer by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

Hasn't a hope

"the party hasn't a hope of getting an overall majority"
Hasn't a hope by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

Hope springs eternal 

it is human nature always to find fresh cause for optimism.
Here are a few ways you can use "hope springs eternal" in a sentence to convey the meaning that humans always find fresh reasons to be optimistic:

Despite several rejections, the writer kept submitting her manuscript, because hope springs eternal.
Even after a brutal winter, the sight of the first crocus blooming reminded everyone that hope springs eternal.
The gambler, down to his last dollar, placed a final bet, a testament to the fact that hope springs eternal.
Though the peace talks had stalled, diplomats continued to meet, for hope springs eternal.
"our private friendship, upon hope and affiance whereof, I presume to be your petitioner"
Hope by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

frabjous 

Oh frabjous day!” she giggled
frabjous by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024

idiosyncrasy 

an abnormal physical reaction by an individual to a food or drug.
The term "idiosyncrasy" typically refers to a personal habit or quirk, not a medical reaction. However, there are some related terms you could use:

Hypersensitivity: This describes an abnormal sensitivity to a substance, including food or drugs.
Adverse reaction: This is a more general term for any negative response to a substance.
Idiosyncratic reaction: This combines the idea of an individual reaction ("idiosyncratic") with the general concept of a response ("reaction"). It's not as common as hypersensitivity, but it conveys the same meaning.
Here's an example sentence using "hypersensitivity":

John suffered from a peanut hypersensitivity, causing him to break out in hives whenever he ate peanuts.
idiosyncrasy by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024