(a) patina of success
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patina — pat|i|na noun singular 1. ) a green layer that forms naturally on some metals, especially copper, over a period of time 2. ) a shiny surface that develops on wood or leather over a period of time 3. ) a thin layer of something such as dirt that… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
patina — UK [ˈpætɪnə] / US noun [singular] 1) a green layer that forms naturally on some metals, especially copper, over a period of time 2) a shiny surface that develops on wood or leather over a period of time 3) a thin layer of something such as dirt… … English dictionary
patina — pat|i|na [ˈpætınə US pəˈti:nə] n [singular] [Date: 1700 1800; : Latin; Origin: plate ] 1.) a greenish layer that forms naturally on the surface of ↑copper or ↑bronze 2.) a smooth, shiny surface that gradually develops on wood, leather etc 3.) a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
patina — noun (singular, uncountable) 1 a greenish layer that forms naturally on the surface of copper or bronze 2 a smooth, shiny surface that gradually develops on wood, leather etc 3 the patina of wealth/success etc the attractive or impressive… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
(a) patina of respectability — a patina of success/respectability/sophistication/etc phrase if someone or something has a patina of some quality such as success, they appear to be successful, but they are not Thesaurus: small amounts of a feeling or qualitysynonym M … Useful english dictionary
(a) patina of sophistication — a patina of success/respectability/sophistication/etc phrase if someone or something has a patina of some quality such as success, they appear to be successful, but they are not Thesaurus: small amounts of a feeling or qualitysynonym M … Useful english dictionary
pat|i|na — pat|i|na1 «PAT uh nuh», noun. 1. a film or incrustation, usually green, on the surface of old bronze or copper, formed by oxidation. A patina is often regarded as ornamental on a statue or other object of art. 2. a film or coloring produced in… … Useful english dictionary
metalwork — metalworker, n. /met l werrk /, n. objects made of metal. [1840 50; METAL + WORK] * * * Useful and decorative objects fashioned of various metals. The oldest technique is hammering. After с 2500 BC, casting was also used, molten metal being… … Universalium
Anatolia — /an euh toh lee euh/, n. a vast plateau between the Black and the Mediterranean seas: in ancient usage, synonymous with the peninsula of Asia Minor; in modern usage, applied to Turkey in Asia. Cf. Asia Minor. * * * or Asia Minor Turkish Anadolu… … Universalium
Fight Club (film) — infobox film name = Fight Club caption = Theatrical poster director = David Fincher producer = Arnon Milchan (exec.) Art Linson Ross Grayson Bell Cean Chaffin writer = Jim Uhls starring = Edward Norton Brad Pitt Helena Bonham Carter music = Dust… … Wikipedia
