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Meanings of baulk in английском
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Usage of baulk in английском
1
Many politicians may baulk when they see what the plans actually cost.
2
Mountain bikers power along ledges that a mountain goat might baulk at.
3
A mountainous and distasteful task, yet she did not baulk at it.
4
And many Asian clients baulk at paying much, if anything, for advice.
5
Oh, James was too much of a gentleman to baulk and run.
6
Then, almost with tears, I entreated him not to baulk my purpose.
7
I would baulk at their first question: why do you want to know?
8
They will not baulk at fighting to prevent him being taken.
9
Anyone not reading past the headline might baulk at the suggestion.
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Where others might baulk, you'll find that you possess the cool objectivity needed.
11
So close it seems and only the weather to baulk us.
12
Nay, if it cost me my soul, I will not baulk my vengeance.
13
Why, then I should baulk your dream, which is either true or false.
14
Who will baulk me if I have a mind to quarrel over it?
15
But I'll never baulk ye-it'llbe a hard-bittenterrier that will worry Dandie!
16
However; it's possible that you may baulk at making a final or formal commitment.
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Translations for baulk
португальский
Baulk through the time
Baulk across language varieties
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