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permanent
/ˈpɜːmənənt/
When used as an adjective, "permanent" is the opposite of "temporary." It describes things that are meant to stay the same for a very long time or forever. When used as a noun, it refers specifically to a hair treatment. In casual conversation, people often shorten the word "permanent wave" to just "a perm."
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Victoria is in a high-stakes board meeting while Mr. Sterling is at his private art gallery.
Mr. Sterling
I've decided the office zen garden should be a permanent fixture.
Victoria
We're totally underwater with the audit. Please stop messing with the floor plan.
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Mr. Sterling is imposing another eccentric whim on the office layout. Victoria uses the idiom 'underwater', meaning she is overwhelmed by an excessive amount of work, highlighting her stress compared to his detachment.