HIDING


Meaning of HIDING in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 a physical beating.

2》 informal a severe defeat.

Phrases

be on a ~ to nothing Brit. be unlikely to succeed.

Origin

C19: from hide 2 + -ing 1 .

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~ 2

■ noun the action of ~ or the state of being hidden.

Origin

ME: from hide 1 + -ing 1 .

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