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another country heard from
another country heard from
Another person or group has voiced an opinion (often one that is unwelcome). A: "I can't believe you two seriously believe this candidate is the best person for the job." B: "Oh boy, another country heard from."
another country heard from
Fig. yet another person adds to the conversation. Used when someone joins a discussion other people are having, especially unexpectedly. (Used sarcastically, implying that the new speaker is not welcome in the discussion.) Alan: You ought to take a vacation tomorrow. You really look tired. Fred: I am not tired and I don't need a vacation. Jane: But you do seem awfully short-tempered. Fred: Well, well, another country heard from! Brother: Let's go to the movies. Father: I'm too busy to drive you to the movies. Sister: I want to go to the movies, too. Let's go to the movies! Father: Oh, splendid. Another country heard from.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Amarjeet | | - | Indian (Sikh) |
Aubree | | AWB-ree | English (Modern) |
Nadim | | - | Arabic, Urdu |
Wesley | | WES-lee | English |
Renate | | re-NAH-tə (German), rə-NAH-tə (Dutch) | German, Dutch, Norwegian |
Bilhah | | BIL-hə (English) | Biblical |