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Ill-gotten Gains

Meaning Ill-gotten gains: Money or any acquisitions obtained by dishonest, illegal, or evil means. Sentence Examples “He seemed a typical rich businessman, but all his wealth was ill-gotten gains.” “After stealing the jewelry, he needed a place to hide his ill-gotten gains until things cooled down.” “I won big money at cards but the fact … Read more

Ill at Ease

Meaning of Idiom ‘Ill at Ease’ To be ill at ease means to be uneasy, uncomfortable, feel nervous or awkward. 1,2 Usage “How are you feeling about the new promotion?” asked Betty. “I feel a bit ill at ease but I’m excited,” said Felicia. “I always feel ill at ease in large groups of people.” Origin Used … Read more