Good advice grates on the ear.
Source: tatoeba (277561)
Grates
//ɡɹeɪts//
Synonyms for "grates" (262 found)
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Closest matches (53)
Strong matches (78)
Related words (131)
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Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
He grates cheese for the lasagna.
Source: tatoeba (12106842)
If you have removable burner grates, wash and dry them to keep the stovetop clean.
Source: tatoeba (12117621)
Tom's whole manner grates on me.
Source: tatoeba (12148734)
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