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deny (oneself)
To deprive oneself (of something). I'm denying myself desserts right now, while I'm on this diet. Learning to deny yourself is an integral part of Lent. I eat everything in moderation, even junk food, because I know that fully depriving myself of anything just makes me want it more.
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deny (something) to (someone or something)
To keep one from doing, having, or accessing something. I would never deny a great opportunity to you! You should follow your dreams! They don't want to get divorced and deny a stable home to their children. How could the school deny a research grant to such a deserving candidate?
justice delayed is justice denied
Justice served at a later time has as little impact as justice not being served at all. A: "We need to get this matter before a judge quickly." B: "Of course. Justice delayed is justice denied."
there's no denying (something)
expression It is irrefutably true that something is the case. There's no denying the importance of marketing when you want your product to be successful on a large scale. A: "No, it can't be true!" B: "There's no denying it—Sarah is definitely the one who stole the money."
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deny someone or something to someone
to prevent someone from having someone or something. Would you deny her children to her after all these long months? I would not deny food to a starving man.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be (as) serious as a heart attack
- (the) odds are against (something)
- attorney
- an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client
- be (as) hearty as a buck