Webb28 okt. 2011 · 3. “Foregone conclusion”. From Othello, this phrase means literally something that has already occurred (it has “gone before”); now, the phrase often refers to a conjectural event. 4. “Gild the lily”. This misquotation from King John, which actually reads, “To gild refined gold, to paint the lily . . . is wasteful and ridiculous ... WebbHis dialogues are pithy but meaningful and so dynamic that the readers often imagine themselves listening to a real conversation. From Wikipedia He often used pithy …

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WebbFull of pith or force; forcible; containing much in a concentrated or dense form; of style, sententious: as, a pithy saying or expression. pithy Given to the use of pithy or forcible expressions. pithy Synonyms and Terse, laconic, concise, pointed, sententious. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (adj) Pithy Webbadjective pithier, pithiest Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief. A pithy comment. American Heritage Similar definitions Of, like, or full of pith. Webster's New World Similar definitions Terse and full of substance or meaning. Webster's New World Synonyms: medullary sententious meaningful laconic crisp concise succinct pointed short meaty nancy mehl books in order by series

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Webb18 mars 2006 · Pithy = concise, to the point. Most politicans are not pithy - politicans by their nature usually can not keep their comments concise or to the point. Most voters would appreciate political leaders who could get their points across in a concise forceful way - without alot of bloviating - keeping it pithy ! Webbpithy adjective /ˈpɪθi/ /ˈpɪθi/ (approving) (comparative pithier, superlative pithiest) (of a comment, piece of writing, etc.) short but expressed well and full of meaning The book is full of pithy observations about how we behave when we travel abroad. a … WebbBritannica Dictionary definition of PITHY [also more pithy; most pithy] 1 : using few words in a clever and effective way The critic gave the film a pithy review. The book is filled with pithy sayings about love and loss. a pithy little Mother's Day card Synonyms see: concise 2 : resembling or having a lot of pith a white, pithy substance — pithily megatoys inc