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chalk [tʃɔːk] N no pl

1. chalk (stone):

chalk

2. chalk (for writing):

chalk

giz m

to be as different as chalk and cheese Brit fig

ser completamente diferentes

Usage examples with chalk

to be as different as chalk and cheese Brit fig

ser completamente diferentes

to be as different as chalk and cheese Brit, Aus, to be as different as night and day Am

ser tão diferentes como o dia da noite

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The researchers chalk up the differences in responses to the earlier set of people surveyed containing a higher proportion of married people. time.com

Chalk it up to raw talent or street tenacity. en.wikipedia.org

Critics chalk up the disparity to racial profiling. www.thestar.com

The cliff there is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to above sea level. en.wikipedia.org

Their coaches are also permitted to apply chalk and/or water to the bars to ensure gymnasts don't slip off. en.wikipedia.org

The aircraft flight number was placed on the troops' backs with chalk. en.wikipedia.org

Other examples include clothesline, chalk line, anchor line (rode), stern line, fishing line, marline and so on. en.wikipedia.org

He'd walk into the classroom, take a piece of chalk out of his pocket and walk immediately to the board. www.wvgazettemail.com

A variety of habitats are used including chalk downland, woodland clearings, coastal dunes, railway lines and waste ground. en.wikipedia.org

A nominated committee without political affiliations, comprising members representing every section of society, met frequently to discuss security-related issues and chalk out plans. www.thehindu.com

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