"When the power went out, we called the cavalry to help us find candles." Really? Do people really use "cavalry" like that? I thought it strictly means soldiers.

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English is notoriously hard to learn, but contronyms may be trickiest words of all

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🧐 Word: Arrogance

Meaning: An insulting way of thinking or behaving that comes from believing you are better, smarter, or more important than others.

Think: Nose in the air! Someone acting too proud.

"His arrogance prevented him from learning."
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