for want of a better word

Lacking a more precise term. If you want to maintain your good mood, then don't talk to Kristina. She is, for want of a better word, a sourpuss. For want of a better word, I simply call this color blue-green.

See also: better, of, want, word

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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hold a gun to (one's) head
hold a gun to head
hold a gun to someone's head
hold/put a gun to somebody's head
put a gun to (one's) head
hold a pistol to (one's) head
put a pistol to (one's) head
all fur coat and no knickers
fur
have a gun to your head

词组	for want of a better word
释义	for want of a better word for want of a better word Lacking a more precise term. If you want to maintain your good mood, then don't talk to Kristina. She is, for want of a better word, a sourpuss. For want of a better word, I simply call this color blue-green. See also: better, of, want, word Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: hold a gun to (one's) head hold a gun to head hold a gun to someone's head hold/put a gun to somebody's head put a gun to (one's) head hold a pistol to (one's) head put a pistol to (one's) head all fur coat and no knickers fur have a gun to your head
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