This project involves a huge amount of time for linguistic research and software development, which I don't have due to the job commitments. So any support from the community will allow me to dedicate some work to the development of this project. Thank you!
Details: over the transom 1. (idiomatic, of a work submitted for publication) Unsolicited. ? All the over-the-transom articles are handled by our interns. ? Only one piece that came in over the transom appears in this issue. 2. (idiomatic, law, government) Meeting a deadline by delivery after the day of the deadline but before opening of business the following busi
Details: overflow pool (plural overflow pools) 1. Used other than as an idiom: see overflow, pool. 2. A type of swimming pool or reflecting pool that has at least one edge over which water overflows, creating a dramatic visual effect.
Details: overkill (uncountable) 1. (literally) A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons. 2. (idiomatic) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal. ? 24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill. ? Should I give you yet more homework, or would that be overkill?
Details: own up (third-person singular simple present owns up, present participle owning up, simple past and past participle owned up) 1. (idiomatic) to acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or reponsibility. Often used with to. ? I'll own up: I glued your mouse to its mat. ? If you own up to breaking the glass, you'll be forgiven.