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Definition: | All the time; always available; without a break. | |
Example: | 1) In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7. 2) I had to move because my neighbors played loud dance music 24/7. | |
Etymology: | Some convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The phrase is used for anything that is always (or nearly always) available. | |
Synonyms: | around the clock | |
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Definition: | To do something very well, particularly an examination (verb); first-rate (adjective), or an expert (noun). | |
Example: | 1) I'm going to ace this exam - I've been studying all week! 2) Lois Lane was the ace reporter for The Daily Planet -- although she did have a lot of trouble uncovering Superman's identity! | |
Etymology: | In World War I, a pilot who shot down five enemy planes was called an 'ace', which is the powerful one card in a deck of playing cards. 'Ace' can be used as a verb (to do well) or as an adjective (excellent, best) or as a noun (a nickname for someone who is good at something, or for a good friend). | |
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