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contempt
In the first sense (scorn), 'contempt' is usually an uncountable noun used to describe a feeling of superiority. In the second sense (legal), it is frequently used in the phrase "in contempt of court," which refers to a specific legal status where someone has broken a court rule.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is venting via text while Fatima is in the library.
Maya
Ryan just tried to 'explain' taxes to me. I have nothing but pure contempt for him.
Fatima
Typical. He really needs to get a grip on his life.
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Maya uses 'contempt' to express her deep scorn for Ryan's condescending behavior. Fatima responds with the idiom 'get a grip', meaning he needs to regain control of his life or start acting maturely.