on the bias

on the bi·as

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [on, awn stressed th ee bahy-uh s]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈbaɪ əs/
- /ɒn ðə ˈbaɪ.əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [on, awn stressed th ee bahy-uh s]
- /ɒn, ɔn stressed ði ˈbaɪ əs/

Definitions of on the bias words

phrase on the bias A dress or skirt that is cut on the bias or that is bias-cut has been cut diagonally across the material so that it hangs down in a particular way. 0
noun on the bias diagonally; obliquely; specif., cut or sewn diagonally across the weave 0
adverb on the bias Describing the method of cutting fabric diagonally across the grain (so as to make the clothing cling to the body). 0

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on the bias popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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