« Don’t throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water. »
Quotes :
- clepsydra Definition: (noun) Clock that measures time by the escape of water. Synonyms: water clock, water glass. Usage: The Wicked Witch dared not use a clepsydra, as its contents could destroy her. Discuss
- bedevil Definition: (verb) Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. Synonyms: befuddle, confound, discombobulate, fox, throw. Usage: Jerry frequently bedevils his conversation partners by rapidly and abruptly changing topics. Discuss
- confound Definition: (verb) Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. Synonyms: befuddle, confuse, discombobulate, fox, bedevil, throw. Usage: For many years medical scientists were confounded by these seemingly contradictory facts. Discuss
- befuddle Definition: (verb) Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. Synonyms: confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, bedevil, throw. Usage: The question befuddled even the teacher, who promised to research the subject that night and have an answer for her students the next day in class. Discuss