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be ill at ease Opposite of: ill at easeto feel anxious or embarrassed. He always felt a little ill at ease with strangers. (often + with) The girl behind the bar looked ill at ease in her uniform. (sometimes + in) See also: ill at ease relaxed and comfortable. The girl behind the bar was completely at ease, chatting with her customers as she mixed their drinks. Usage notes: often used in the form put someone at ease ill at ease worried and uncomfortable. The old gentleman obviously felt ill at ease while he waited to have his hair cut. Opposite of: at easeSee also: ill put someone's mind at ease to cause someone to stop worrying. He chose his words carefully to put his mother's mind at ease. Usage notes: also used in the forms put someone's mind at rest and set someone's mind at rest: To put his mind at rest, I offered to make one final check. See also: mind |
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