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单词 ball of wax
释义

ball of wax

noun phrase

: affair, concern
the whole ball of wax

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

ball of wax

phrase

as in matter
something to be dealt with We've moved all the boxes, but the furniture's another ball of wax.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • matter
  • thing
  • business
  • problem
  • affair
  • issue
  • flash point
  • crisis
  • hot water
  • emergency
  • worry
  • concern
  • consideration
  • responsibility
  • strait
  • care
  • trouble
  • juncture
  • predicament
  • zero hour
  • exigency
  • crossroad(s)
  • crunch
  • hole
  • deadlock
  • corner
  • head
  • impasse
  • lookout
  • stalemate
  • standstill
  • spot
  • halt
  • pickle
  • scrape
  • jam
  • pinch
  • fix
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