in someone's vocabulary
The phrase "in someone's vocabulary" refers to the words or expressions that a person knows and uses. It is often used to describe familiarity or unfamiliarity with certain terms or concepts.
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Definition
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(common)A phrase indicating that a particular word or expression is known and used by someone.
Example
- The term 'sustainability' is definitely in her vocabulary.
B2General
(common, humorous)Used humorously to emphasize that a person never shows or experiences a certain quality or behavior.
Example
- Did you say 'patience?' That word isn't in his vocabulary!
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