- my humble abode
- used to refer to one's home with an ironic or humorous show of modesty or humility
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
my humble abode
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abode — In the meaning ‘a dwelling place’, abode is falling into disuse except in two fixed expressions: (of) no fixed abode, used of someone without a permanent address, and right of abode, especially as applied to citizens of Hong Kong who sought the… … Modern English usage
humble — hum|ble1 [ˈhʌmbəl] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: Latin humilis low, humble , from humus earth ] 1.) not considering yourself or your ideas to be as important as other people s ≠ ↑proud →↑humility ▪ a modest and humble man 2.) having … Dictionary of contemporary English
abode — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ humble (humorous) ▪ Welcome to my humble abode. VERB + ABODE ▪ take up your (formal or humorous) ▪ I had been invited to take up my abode at Go … Collocations dictionary
humble — 1. adjective 1) her bearing was humble Syn: meek, deferential, respectful, submissive, diffident, self effacing, unassertive; unpresuming, modest, unassuming, self deprecating; subdued, chastened Ant … Thesaurus of popular words
abode — a|bode1 [əˈbəud US əˈboud] n [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: abide] 1.) formal someone s home sometimes used humorously ▪ Welcome to my humble abode. ▪ a homeless person with no fixed abode (=no permanent home) 2.) right of abode law the right to live… … Dictionary of contemporary English
humble — 1. adjective 1) she was very humble Syn: meek, deferential, respectful, submissive, self effacing, unassertive, modest, unassuming, self deprecating; Scottish mim 2) a humble background Syn: lowly … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
abode — 1 noun (C) formal or humorous someone s home: Welcome to my humble abode. | of no fixed abode (=having no permanent home) 2 the past tense of abide … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
abode — noun welcome to my humble abode Syn: home, house, place of residence, accommodations; quarters, lodgings, domicile, rooms; address; informal pad, digs; formal dwelling, dwelling place, residence, habitation … Thesaurus of popular words
humble — adj. Humble is used with these nouns: ↑abode, ↑apology, ↑cottage, ↑dwelling, ↑folk, ↑home, ↑origin, ↑root, ↑servant … Collocations dictionary
Miriam Yeung — Nom Miriam Yeung Chin Wah Naissance 3 février 1974 (1974 02 03) (37 ans) à Hong Kong Pays d’origine Chine … Wikipédia en Français
