be in an interesting condition
euphemism To be pregnant. A: "Is it true that Stan's daughter is in an interesting condition?" B: "Yes, she's due at the end of the summer." Did you hear the good news? Kristin is in an interesting condition! I never expected to be in an interesting condition so soon after getting married, but I'm thrilled!
cut a figure
To convey a particular image. An adjective is often used between "a" and "figure." As the dog ran around while covered in a blanket, he cut a funny figure that entertained the kids. I called the police because the shadowy man outside cut a frightening figure! Obviously, I didn't know that man was you! Hey, you can't go through their mail like that, or you're gonna cut a suspicious figure!
in an interesting condition
euphemism Pregnant. A: "Is it true that Stan's daughter is in an interesting condition?" B: "Yes, she's due at the end of the summer." I never expected to find myself in an interesting condition so soon after getting married, but I'm thrilled! Nine months feels like an eternity when you're in an interesting condition.
make (something) interesting
1. To increase the level of potential risk and reward in a particular situation by betting money on it. A: "Come on, let's make this interesting. I bet you $100 his plan will never work." B: "$100? You're on!" A: "You seem awfully confident about this. Care to make it interesting?" B: "Sure, how does $50 sound?"
2. To complicate a situation that previously seemed straightforward or to have a foregone conclusion. The team made things interesting by scoring two goals in the last 10 minutes, but the Kings were able to hold them off and win 3-2. FlemCorp has controlled the smartphone market for years, but it seems like this new manufacturer, Smapple, could make things interesting.
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