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poleaxe
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/ˈpəʊl.æks/
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/ˈpoʊl.æks/
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Explain the two meanings of “poleaxe” as a noun and a verb.
Show how “poleaxed” is used figuratively to mean “shocked or stunned.”
Compare “poleax” with “shock,” “stun,” and “knock out.”
Give five B2-level examples of “poleaxe” with Russian translations.
Explain the difference between the physical and figurative uses of “poleaxe.”
Describe the word’s register and where it sounds natural or unusual.
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