frog spit
frɔɡ spɪt
Definition

Definition of frog spit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
natureRarefoamy green algae floating on pond surfacesRare
  • The pond was dotted with frog spit.
pond scum
2.
cuckoo spitRareUKfrothy substance on plants from insect larvaeRareUK
  • The leaves were covered in frog spit.
foam froth spittle
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Images of frog spit

  • frog spit: foamy green algae floating on pond surfaces
    foamy green algae floating on pond surfaces
  • frog spit: frothy substance on plants from insect larvae
    frothy substance on plants from insect larvae

Expressions with frog

boiling frogn.
situation worsening gradually without being noticed
The company's decline was a boiling frog scenario.
frog in the throatn.
temporary hoarseness or croakiness in the voice
She had a frog in the throat during her speech.
frog in one's throatn.
hoarseness or the need to clear one's throat
She had a frog in her throat during the speech.
frog in boiling watern.
situation worsening gradually without notice
The company's slow decline was like a frog in boiling water.
frog in one's pocketn.
playful way to decline sharing something
Can I borrow your pen? Sorry, I've got a frog in my pocket.
frog legsn.
hind legs of frogs eaten as a delicacy
Frog legs are a popular dish in French cuisine.

Expressions with spit

spit outv.
eject something from the mouth forcefully
He had to spit out the bitter medicine.
spit bloodv.
eject blood from the mouth
After the accident, he began to spit blood.
spit upv.
regurgitate food, especially by babies
The baby spit up after feeding.
spit factsv.
say something true with confidence
He always spits facts during debates.
spit in the facev.
eject saliva onto someone's face as an insult
He was so angry he spit in the face.
spit and polishn.
meticulous attention to neatness and discipline
The sergeant demanded spit and polish from the recruits.
chew up and spit outv.
deal with someone harshly and abruptly
The manager chewed up and spit out the new employee after one mistake.
spit in someone's facev.
eject saliva onto someone's face as an insult
He was so angry he spit in her face.
spit in the windv.
do something pointless or ineffective
Trying to change his mind is like spitting in the wind.
spit into the windv.
act in a way that will bring negative consequences
Criticizing the boss in public is spitting into the wind.

Terms related to frog spit

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Examples of frog spit in a sentence

  • The children were fascinated by the frog spit in the garden pond.
  • Gardeners often find frog spit on their roses.
  • The stems were sticky with frog spit.

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  1. French:écume d'algues, bave de grenouille, ...
  2. German:Froschspucke, Kuckucksspeichel, ...
  3. Italian:alghe schiumose, bava di rana, ...
  4. Spanish:espuma verde de estanque, saliva de rana, ...
  5. Portuguese:espuma de sapo, espuma de inseto, ...
  6. Chinese:浮藻泡沫, 蛙唾液, ...
  7. Japanese:アワフキ, アワフキムシの泡, ...
  8. Arabic:لعاب الضفدع, رَغْوَة الكوكو, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶצֶף יָרוֹק, קֶצֶף דְּמוּי קֶצֶף עָלִים שֶׁנּוֹצַר מִתּוֹלָעִים שֶׁל חַרְקִים, ...
  10. Russian:лягушачья слюна, кукушкина слюна, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жаб'яча слина, зозулина слина, ...
  12. Hindi:मेंढक की थूक, मेंढक का थूक, ...

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