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explicit

view main entry for explicitadjective  /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
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explicitly

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explicitness

noun [uncountable]
explicitness noun [uncountable]Relating or referring to sex and sexual activity: sexual, romantic, animal, indecent, obscene, sensual, amorous, intimate, suggestive, vulgarThe quality of being clear and easy to understand: clarity, intelligibility, explicitness, straightforwardness, vividness, conciseness

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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pierce the corporate veil

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