centipede's dilemma
Synonym of Humphrey's lawSynonym of Humphrey's law
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Synonym of Humphrey's law
Origin
From a humorous poem in which a centipede becomes unable to walk after being asked the ordFrom a humorous poem in which a centipede becomes unable to walk after being asked the order in which it moves its legs.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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