ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD IDIOT
From Latin idiōta ignorant person, from Greek idiōtēs private person, one who lacks professional knowledge, ignoramus.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IDIOT»
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12.332 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «IDIOT»
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idiot.
The worst gift that I ever gave a girl was a suitcase for Christmas. As in, 'I can't think of anything to give you, but here's a new suitcase.' Afterward, I was like, 'What were you thinking, idiot?'
Every few years I'll party way too much to remind myself what an idiot I am.
If I decide to be an idiot, then I'll be an idiot on my own accord.
Any idiot can get laid when they're famous. That's easy. It's getting laid when you're not famous that takes some talent.
I consider myself a pretty good conversationalist, but you wind up being downgraded to idiot status when you don't speak the language!
Every once in a while I play a true idiot, and they're really fun to play.
I think anybody who is racist is an idiot whether they are black or white.
There is no mistaking the dismay on the face of a writer who has just heard that his brain child is a deformed idiot.
Indeed I had not much wit, yet I was not an idiot - my wit was according to my years.
Man as an individual is a genius. But men in the mass form the headless monster, a great, brutish idiot that goes where prodded.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IDIOT»
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idiot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
idiot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Family
Idiot: Gustave Flaubert, 1821-1857
With this volume, the University of Chicago Press completes its translation of a work that is indispensable not only to serious readers of Flaubert but to anyone interested in the last major contribution by one of the twentieth century's ...
2
My Heart Is an
Idiot: Essays
But as much as Rothbart is a tragically lovable, irresistibly brokenhearted hero, it’s his prose that’s the star of the book.
3
How to Work for an
Idiot: Survive & Thrive-- Without Killing ...
Annotation How to work for difficult bosses.
4
Dostoevsky's The
Idiot: A Critical Companion
This text is designed to guide readers through Dostoevsky's The Idiot, generally considered to be one of his most mysterious and confusing works.
5
Professional
Idiot: A Memoir
"It's mind-blowing to me how utterly far gone Steve-O was, and how he looks back on it in this book with such intelligence, humor, and searing honesty.
Stephen Steve-O Glover, 2011
6
How to Live with an
Idiot: Clueless Creatures and the People ...
Hoover offers practical, useful advice for anyone who has to deal with clueless creatures in their lives--from bosses to spouses to teenagers--and helps readers laugh at them, as well.
7
Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in the Land of ...
Erudite and razor-sharp, Idiot America is at once an invigorating history lesson, a cutting cultural critique, and a bullish appeal to our smarter selves. From the Trade Paperback edition.
8
The Genial
Idiot: His Views and Reviews
Originally published as a column in the New York Times, John Kendrick Bangs's series of humorous sketches pokes fun at everything from poetry to Valentine's Day to Christmas shopping. A treat from a master satirist!
John Kendrick Bangs, 2011
9
How Come That
Idiot's Rich and I'm Not?
In this book, the first to show you what it really takes to achieve financial abundance, Shemin illustrates in a fun, witty way how going against the grain is, in fact, the surest way to gain.
10
Dostoevsky's
Idiot: Dialogue and the Spiritually Good Life
Prince Myshkin is one of Dostoevsky's most perplexing creations. In this study, Bruce A. French presents a provocative interpretation of the religious dimension of Myshkin's goodness from a Bakhtinian perspective.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IDIOT»
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idiot is used in the context of the following news items.
Texas's Governor Is An Idiot When It Comes To Tesla
But not as big an idiot as Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Advertisement. Speaking to Bloomberg Radio yesterday, governor Greg Abbott distorted ... «Jalopnik, Jul 15»
Some Idiot Is Petitioning For A 'The Green Inferno' Boycott
A few days ago, director Eli Roth spoke about his upcoming cannibal horror film The Green Inferno in an interview, explaining that the ... «Bloody Disgusting, Jul 15»
Little Butterfly Theatre Company Presents Green Day's 'American Idiot'
The high-energy show includes every song from the concept album American Idiot, as well as several from the follow-up 21st Century ... «DC Metro Theater Arts, Jul 15»
Punk and Palm Trees: Don't be an American idiot – MOVE Magazine
We Americans have had a pretty good few weeks. Gay marriage is legal. Our beloved soccer team WON the World Cup. And we celebrated our ... «The Maneater, Jul 15»
NDC's Self-praise.... “Any Idiot Can Build Schools Once Entrusted …
But I am sorry to tell them that any idiot can build schools if entrusted with the destiny of Ghana” he said on NEAT FM's morning show Ghana ... «Peace FM Online, Jul 15»
Cleveland Arts listings for July 17-23: Green Day's "American Idiot …
y0710americanidiot Beck's American Idiot: The trapped trio, from left to right: Jonathan Walker White (Tunny), Dan Folino (Johnny) and Riley ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
Pope Francis now the United Nations Biggest Useful Idiot
Pope Francis is now the UN's biggest useful idiot. Pope Francis now the United Nations Biggest Useful Idiot. Author. By Judi McLeod -- Bio and ... «Canada Free Press, Jul 15»
Gurmit's View: The Idiot - Pitpass.com
"I consider Formula One a bit of a family and families live in villages," Dennis told Sky Sports F1. "Villages always have a village idiot and he fits ... «pitpass.com, Jul 15»
Down with Kickstarter! Where art is concerned, the crowd is an idiot …
Where art is concerned, the crowd is an idiot. The Royal Academy's crowdfunding campaign to install an Ai Weiwei artwork seems a good idea, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Review: 'American Idiot' captures emotion of last decade
AUGUSTA – Green Day's “American Idiot” has placed highly in many “greatest” album lists since its release. Winner of the 2005 Grammy for ... «Battle Creek Enquirer, Jul 15»
