Definitions by DrAccius
sheep in wolf’s clothing
a person or thing that appears to have malevolent intentions but is actually harmless and friendly.
Not to be confused with a wolf in sheep’s clothing .
Not to be confused with a wolf in sheep’s clothing .
Example: Despite his tough exterior, the new prison inmate turned out to be a sheep in wolf’s clothing, always lending a helping hand to his fellow prisoners.
sheep in wolf’s clothing by DrAccius February 13, 2023
Ambiclude
Ambiclude means to simultaneously include and exclude or combine elements of both inclusion and exclusion.
It comes from the root word “ambi-” meaning “both” and “clude” meaning “to shut”.
It comes from the root word “ambi-” meaning “both” and “clude” meaning “to shut”.
Is this seat taken?
When one requests if a seat close to a person is awaiting to be occupied by another person. Usually the phrase, “Is this seat taken” is uttered in public spaces such as buses, planes, or trains; where supposed travelers may move together.
Person A: Sits on a bus seat
Person B: “Is this seat taken?”
Person A: “No, it isn’t”
Person B: Calmly, sits adjacent to Person A.
Nothing novel or humorous transpires to keep the readers interest.
Person B: “Is this seat taken?”
Person A: “No, it isn’t”
Person B: Calmly, sits adjacent to Person A.
Nothing novel or humorous transpires to keep the readers interest.
Is this seat taken? by DrAccius January 2, 2022