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Definition of second-class post - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
postalUK mail service that is slower and cheaper than first-classUK
- I sent the package by second-class post.
- Magazines are usually sent by second-class post.
- Second-class post takes longer to arrive.
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Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second, I'll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Expressions with class
be enrolled in or attend a scheduled course
I have class at 10 AM every weekday.
person who impresses others with admirable qualities or refined style
She is a class act both on and off stage.
deliberately skip a scheduled class or lesson
She decided to cut class and go to the mall.
economy class with limited space and comfort
Passengers complained about the cattle class conditions on the flight.
student with highest academic standing in their class
She was the top of her class in high school.
the student with the highest grades
She was always the top of the class in mathematics.
student with the highest academic performance in class
She was always the head of the class in math.
make something more classy or sophisticated
She decided to class up the room with new curtains.
skip a scheduled class without permission
He decided to ditch class and go to the beach instead.
someone or something very special
Her performance in the play was a class apart.
conflict between groups with different money or social status
Class warfare shaped the country's history.
used to announce the end of a class session
Class dismissed! See you all tomorrow.
lesson series where learners practice and study visual making skills
I signed up for art class to learn drawing and painting basics.
scheduled pause during a class session
Students enjoyed a short class break before the next lecture.
student who makes jokes to entertain classmates
The class clown always had everyone laughing during lessons.
list of all students in a class
The teacher checked the class list for attendance.
scheduled time for a class in school
The math class period starts at 10 AM.
student chosen to organize class tasks, communication, and events
The class secretary sent out the meeting notes.
course for adults taught in the evening
He attends an evening class on digital marketing.
section of an airplane with superior amenities
He upgraded his ticket to first class for more legroom..
extremely good and of the highest quality
The hotel offers first-class service to all guests.
students receiving diplomas at the same time
The graduating class gathered for the commencement ceremony.
class held within a local area
The local class meets every Tuesday at the community center.
group of students starting a course
The new class will begin on Monday.
Expressions with post
attach a notice to a surface
She will post up the schedule on the board.
postal service holding mail for recipient collection
She picked up her package from the post restante.
keep doing your job even when things get tough
Despite the chaos, the nurse stuck to her post all night.
completely unable to hear anything
Even with his hearing aid, he's deaf as a post.
extremely lacking in intelligence or common sense
He stood there, dumb as a post, not understanding a word.
prohibit putting up posters or notices on surfaces
The wall was marked with 'post no bills' to prevent graffiti.
no longer holding a position or job
After the scandal, he was relieved of his post.
feeling or showing that you have been beaten early in a contest
The be left at the post team looked discouraged after the first round.
lose by a very small amount at the end
She was pipped at the post in the final race.
building for mailing letters and buying stamps
I went to the post office to mail a package.
using the mail system for sending or receiving
She sent the documents by post.
small sticky notes for reminders
She left post-its on the fridge as reminders.
individual entry published on a blog
I wrote a new blog post about my trip.
vertical support in a fence structure
The fence post was painted white.
initial message shared by a user online
Her first post on Instagram received many likes.
nearby branch providing postal services
I went to the local post office to send a package.
recent message or article on a website
He published a new post on his blog.
lockable box in a post office for mail
She checked her post office box daily for letters.
tall structure for cats to scratch and stretch
The cat sharpened its claws on the new scratching post..
upright support at a building corner holding up walls or beams
The carpenter checked that each corner post was plumb before adding the beams.
place at a border for checking people and paperwork
They stopped at the border post for inspection.
currently being delivered or on its way
Your package is in the post and should arrive soon.
happening or existing after an election
The post-election period was full of debates.
point from which an activity begins
He returned to the starting post of his career.
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- French:envoi économique, ...
- German:Economy-Post, ...
- Italian:posta ordinaria, ...
- Spanish:correo ordinario, ...
- Portuguese:correio de segunda classe, ...
- Chinese:二等邮件, ...
- Japanese:第二種郵便, ...
- Arabic:بَريد مِن الدَّرَجَة الثَّانِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:דוֹאַר מִדְרֵגָה שְׁנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:обычная почта, ...
- Ukrainian:друга пошта, ...
- Hindi:द्वितीय श्रेणी डाक, ...
- Bengali:দ্বিতীয় শ্রেণীর ডাক, ...
- Catalan:correu de segona classe, ...
- Czech:pošta druhé třídy, ...
- Danish:andenklasses post, ...
- Dutch:tweedehands post, ...
- Greek:δεύτερη θέση, ...
- Hungarian:nem elsőbbségi küldemény, ...
- Khmer:សេវាប្រៃសណីយ៍ថ្នាក់ទីពីរ, ...
- Korean:일반 우편, ...
- Persian:پست درجه دوم, ...
- Polish:poczta ekonomiczna, ...
- Portuguese (BR):correio econômico, ...
- Romanian:poșta de clasa a doua, ...
- Swedish:ekonomibrev, ...
- Thai:ไปรษณีย์ชั้นสอง, ...
- Turkish:ekonomik posta, ...
- Vietnamese:bưu phẩm hạng hai, ...
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