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"Bitter pill to swallow" or "drink the Kool-Aid" – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “"Bitter pill to swallow" or "drink the Kool-Aid"” is IDIOM (5 letters). Most recently IDIOM, in the NYT Mini on August 10, 2017.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| IDIOM | 5 | I____ |
What IDIOM means
- nouna manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
- nounthe usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
- nounthe style of a particular artist or school or movement
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2017 | NYT Mini 1D | IDIOM |
Other clues for IDIOM
- Figure of speech
- Challenge for a foreign language learner
- Expression that doesn't translate literally
- "A dime a dozen" or "cost a pretty penny"
- Expression that rarely translates literally
- "Hold your horses" or "Have a cow"
- "Clam up" or "chicken out"
- Phrase that's tough to translate, maybe
- "In a pickle" or "in a jam"
- Unintuitive phrase for a language learner
- "Piece of cake" or "spill the beans"
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FAQ
What is the answer to “"Bitter pill to swallow" or "drink the Kool-Aid"”?
IDIOM (5 letters). Most recently IDIOM, on August 10, 2017 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “"Bitter pill to swallow" or "drink the Kool-Aid"”?
5 letters, starting with I (I____).