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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Full scoop
Is 'full scoop' an idiom or just a metaphor? What is its meaning?
I can't find it in the dictionary.
He gave us the full scoop about the incident.
full scoop=all details?
I can't find it in the dictionary.
He gave us the full scoop about the incident.
full scoop=all details?
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Here is the full definition. I highlighted the meaning that fits your question: scoop — n 1. a utensil used as a shovel or ladle, esp a small shovel with deep sides and a short handle, used for taking up flour, corn, etc 2.
- Here is the full definition.
- I highlighted the meaning that fits your question: scoop — n 1.
- a utensil used as a shovel or ladle, esp a small shovel with deep sides and a short handle, used for taking up flour, corn, etc 2.
- a utensil with a long handle and round bowl used for dispensing liquids 3.
- a utensil with a round bowl and short handle, sometimes with a mechanical device to empty the bowl, for serving ice cream or mashed potato 4.
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Here is the full definition. I highlighted the meaning that fits your question:
scoop
— n
1. a utensil used as a shovel or ladle, esp a small shovel with deep sides and a short handle, used for taking up flour, corn, etc
2. a utensil with a long handle and round bowl used for dispensing liquids
3. a utensil with a round bowl and short handle, sometimes with a me
scoop
— n
1. a utensil used as a shovel or ladle, esp a small shovel with deep sides and a short handle, used for taking up flour, corn, etc
2. a utensil with a long handle and round bowl used for dispensing liquids
3. a utensil with a round bowl and short handle, sometimes with a me
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Essentially, yes.
It's typically used the news and most times indicating that there is more to the story.
"Baby cribs completely safe for your child? We'll give you the full scoop at 9."
This implies that the "full scoop" will be a fully detailed story and contradictory to what the majority might believe.
I've only heard it on the news and not in a
It's typically used the news and most times indicating that there is more to the story.
"Baby cribs completely safe for your child? We'll give you the full scoop at 9."
This implies that the "full scoop" will be a fully detailed story and contradictory to what the majority might believe.
I've only heard it on the news and not in a
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