needlestack
needlestack · needlestacks
A stack of needles. Represents the task of finding one thing among a large number of…A stack of needles. Represents the task of finding one thing among a large number of very similar things.
» That's looking for a needle in a needlestack.
Значение
значений: 1(переносно)A stack of needles. Represents the task of finding one thing among a large number of very similar things.
Примеры
предложений: 1That's looking for a needle in a needlestack.
Происхождение
Blend of needle + haystack, from the metaphor of a needle in a haystack.Blend of needle + haystack, from the metaphor of a needle in a haystack.
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Формы
мн. число: needlestacks| Ед. число | needlestack |
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