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Julia Huong
2021-07-01 07:07
Be (of) no use to man or beast British phrase
Used to describe someone or something that is totally useless
This computer does not work anymore. It is no use to man or beast.
I think I need to buy a new machine because it is of no use to man or beast.
To attempt to do something but produce no result or effect
No value, use, or purpose
To undertake something that appears to be useless
Used to disapprove of someone or something because their ideas, colour, flavor, and character ect. are not firm or clear enough
A useless, vain, or redundant attempt or action.
The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.
This motorbike is of no use to man or beast.
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1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
