in a cleft stick
in a cleft stick
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in ey kleft stik]
- /ɪn eɪ klɛft stɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in ey kleft stik]
- /ɪn eɪ klɛft stɪk/
Definitions of in a cleft stick words
- phrase in a cleft stick If you say that a person or organization is in a cleft stick, you mean that they are in a difficult situation which will bring them problems and harm whatever they decide to do. 0
- noun in a cleft stick in a difficult position 0
- adjective in a cleft stick Used other than as an idiom: see in, cleft, stick. 0
- adjective in a cleft stick (Britain, Australia, dated) In a difficult situation, unable to choose between unfavourable options; in a dilemma. 0
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in a cleft stick popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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