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Idioms about mic
drop the mic, Informal.
to intentionally drop one’s microphone at the end of a speech or performance, displaying a bold confidence that it has been very impressive or cannot be topped.
to say or do something with such a bold confidence: He clearly dropped the mic on his critics, effectively cutting off further discussion.
Origin of mic
1Other definitions for Mic. (2 of 2)
Micah.
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How to use mic in a sentence
The trio formed the Sad Boys collective, with Sherm and Gud on production and Lean manning the mic.
The Cult of Yung Lean: ‘I’m Building An Anarchistic Society From the Ground Up’ | Marlow Stern | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAt this point, the female rapper comes across as fairly sympathetic—that is, until Azealia Banks grabs the mic.
Solange Smacks Jay Z, Legolas Slaps Bieber, and the Biggest Celebrity Feuds of the Year | Amy Zimmerman | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhile it seemed philosophical, at its core, its had nothing to do with the open mic.
Defying Stereotypes, Young Muslim Writers Find Community Onstage | Julianne Chiaet | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWearing a plaid shirt, the stocky singer looked like a bricklayer playing an open mic at a bar.
I'm Not Country or Pop. I'm Just Pure Garth Brooks. | David Masciotra | September 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNext door was often not another guest but a KGB agent with an ear to the mic.
The KGB Welcomes You to Estonia’s Hotel Viru. Please Mind the Hidden Bugs | Nina Strochlic | July 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Phantasmat′ic, -al; Phantas′mic; Phantasmogenet′ic, begetting phantasms.
He fell groveling upon the floor and crawled to mic-co's feet.
Diane of the Green Van | Leona Dalrymple"I—I beg your pardon," stammered the Baron and glanced keenly at mic-co.
Diane of the Green Van | Leona DalrympleSuch is my life since the old chief made the compact with mic-co.
Diane of the Green Van | Leona Dalrymplemic-co only understands, and even to him I may not always talk.
Diane of the Green Van | Leona Dalrymple
British Dictionary definitions for mic (1 of 2)
/ (maɪk) /
informal short for microphone
British Dictionary definitions for Mic. (2 of 2)
/ Bible /
Micah
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