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Definition of granny flat - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- They built a granny flat in their backyard for her grandmother..
- The granny flat was perfect for her aging parents.
- They rented out the granny flat to an elderly couple.
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Expressions with granny
old-fashioned or unconventional method of doing something
She cooked the meal granny style, without modern gadgets.
small living space for an elderly family member
They built a granny annex for her grandmother.
separate living area for an elderly family member
They built a granny suite for Grandma in their basement.
room for an elderly family member
They converted the basement into a granny room for her.
lowest gear on a bicycle for steep climbs
She used the granny gear to pedal up the mountain.
type of knot that is insecure and easily slips
He tied his shoes with a granny knot and they came undone quickly..
basketball shot made underhand
He scored using a granny shot.
extension for elderly relative's living space
They built a granny annexe for Grandma.
eyeglasses with small round lenses and thin frames
She wore granny glasses to complete her vintage look.
large, high-waisted women's underwear considered old-fashioned
She wore granny panties under her dress for comfort.
old-fashioned round glasses often worn by elderly women
She wore her granny specs to read the newspaper.
assault or abuse of elderly persons
Granny-bashing is a serious crime in many countries.
watch or tend an elderly relative at home
I have to granny-sit my grandmother this weekend.
knot similar to square knot but less secure
She accidentally tied a granny's knot instead of a square knot.
square fabric made by crocheting from the center outward
She made a blanket using colorful granny squares.
common European columbine with colorful short-spurred flowers
Granny's bonnets bloom beautifully in the spring garden.
long, loose gown with high neck, like older women's outfits
She wore a granny dress with a high collar and a flowing skirt.
Expressions with flat
rest with the whole body level on a surface
Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
fail completely or collapse
The plan to surprise her fell flat.
having no money at all
After paying rent, I'm flat broke until my next paycheck.
at maximum speed or effort
He was running flat out to catch the bus..
lying down with back on a surface
He was flat on his back after the fall.
have no electrical power left in a battery
My phone won't turn on because the battery is flat!
fail in a very clear way that shows great embarrassment
Without proper research, their ambitious project could fall flat on their face.
lose carbonation or fizz
The soda went flat after being left open.
completed in exactly ten minutes without delay
She finished the exam in 10 minutes flat.
hit someone so they fall down
The boxer managed to knock his opponent flat in the first round.
reject something completely and without any hesitation
She turned down flat his invitation to dinner.
experience low energy or vitality
After the long hike, I felt rather flat.
very flat and level
The road was flat as a pancake, making the drive smooth.
moving or working at full speed
The team was flat chat to meet the deadline.
move or work as fast or hard as possible
They had to go flat out to finish the project on time.
in a state of rapid, uncontrolled movement
The car went in a flat spin on the icy road.
happening or finished in only a few minutes
She finished her homework in minutes flat.
very quickly or in no time
She finished the assignment in nothing flat.
happening extremely quickly or in a very short time
He finished the test in seconds flat.
completing an action in exactly ten minutes
She finished the test in ten minutes flat.
very quickly within ten seconds
He solved the puzzle in ten seconds flat.
very quickly or in a short time
She finished the race in no time flat.
very small apartment often cramped
She lives in a shoebox flat in the city.
apartment furnished for prospective buyers to view
The show flat was beautifully decorated to attract buyers..
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- French:logement pour aînés, ...
- German:Einliegerwohnung, ...
- Italian:dependance per anziani, ...
- Spanish:anexo para mayores, ...
- Portuguese:anexo para idosos, ...
- Chinese:附属小公寓, ...
- Japanese:祖母のフラット, ...
- Arabic:شَقَّة المُسِنّين, ...
- Hebrew:יְחִידַת דִּיּוּר צְמוּדָה, ...
- Russian:бабушкин флигель, ...
- Ukrainian:квартира для бабусі, ...
- Hindi:अनुषंगी आवास, ...
- Bengali:বয়স্ক আত্মীয়ের থাকার জন্য মূল বাড়ির সঙ্গে লাগানো ছোট ফ্ল্যাট, ...
- Catalan:apartament annex, ...
- Czech:přístavek, ...
- Danish:lille lejlighed til en ældre slægtning i tilknytning til et hus, ...
- Dutch:grootmoederflat, ...
- Greek:μικρό ανεξάρτητο διαμέρισμα δίπλα ή ενσωματωμένο στο κυρίως σπίτι για ηλικιωμένο συγγενή, ...
- Hungarian:különlakrész, ...
- Khmer:ផ្ទះល្វែងតូចភ្ជាប់នឹងផ្ទះធំសម្រាប់សាច់ញាតិវ័យចំណាស់, ...
- Korean:할머니 아파트, ...
- Persian:واحد مسکونی کوچکی در کنار خانه اصلی برای خویشاوند سالمند, ...
- Polish:mieszkanie dla babci, ...
- Portuguese (BR):anexo para idosos, ...
- Romanian:garsonieră pentru bunici, ...
- Swedish:mormorslägenhet, ...
- Thai:ห้องพักเล็กที่ต่อเติมติดกับบ้านหลักสำหรับญาติผู้สูงอายุ, ...
- Turkish:büyükanne dairesi, ...
- Vietnamese:căn hộ nhỏ liền kề nhà chính dành cho người thân lớn tuổi, ...
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