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a paragon of virtue. One who has perfect, unimpeachable moral or ethical values; one who has no faults or imperfections. Often used ironically or sarcastically. He's up there criticizing people for going against the ethos of the church, but he's hardly a paragon of virtue himself.
2. By extension, used to emphasize the importance of something's location. Why on earth would you open a store in such an isolated part of town? Come on, good business is all about location, location, location. A: "Where do you want to hold the gala this year?"
1. Spread out or scattered over a great distance. I love how people from cities all over the map make their way to this bar for a drink. I think we'll have a great trip across the country; we've got places all over the map we want to visit. My sister loves traveling to exotic locations all over the map, whereas I've never left the US. 2.
To inspect or test something or someone to ensure that he, she, or it meets the required or expected standard of quality. Primarily heard in US, Canada. You should always kick the tires of anything you plan to buy from someone online, or else you might end up buying a piece of junk!
path forward. A course of action or conduct that will allow for meaningful, positive progress to be made. Our divorce proceedings had reached an impasse, so we hired a mediator to help us find an amicable path forward. The country is searching for a way forward following its terrible civil war.
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