Ton in english
Ton
pronunciation: tʌn part of speech: noun
pronunciation: tʌn part of speech: noun
In gestures
ton
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» gastar dinero sin ton ni son = go on + a spending spree .
Example: During the nineties, perhaps in celebration of their seeming success in making loads of money in stocks, consumers went on a spending spree.» hablar sin ton ni son = talk through + Posesivo + hat .
Example: Any lawyer who claims to be able to foresee perfectly the court's custody ruling, given the complexity of the issues at stake, is talking through his hat.» lanzarse sin ton ni son = dive (in) + head-first ; plunge in + head-first .
Example: This article criticises the profession's readiness to dive head-first into the latest technology. Example: Kingfishers are often seen perched on a branch or rock close to water before plunging in head-first after their fish prey.» no tener (ni) ton ni son = there + be + no rhyme or reason .
Example: There's no rhyme or reason to her choices, she's the only one who knows why she chooses the way she does.» sin ton ni son = for no reason ; for no specific reason ; for no particular reason ; for no good reason ; without rhyme or reason ; just like that ; aimlessly .
Example: When women frequently go to family restaurants, this leads to them going out of their homes excessively for no reason, which goes against the command of Allah. Example: On February 20, 2000, she was arrested at home by police for no specific reason and illegally detained for fifteen days. Example: Nearly a third of internet users go online on a typical day for no particular reason, just for fun or to pass the time. Example: He was refering to the unbelievable action taken by the riot police who for no good reason decided to go to town on innocent fans. Example: Many disliked the movement, which was abstract and appeared to be without rhyme or reason. Example: All I have to say is nothing happens just like that overnight, it takes time and exhausting waiting. Example: A new study has cautioned parents from allowing their teenage children to roam aimlessly without any supervision.