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measured the drapes

measured the drapes is the past participle of measure the drapes.

Meaning of measure the drapes

Verb

measure the drapes (third-person singular simple present measures the drapes, present participle measuring the drapes, simple past and past participle measured the drapes)

  1. (idiomatic) To make premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public office.
    • While Republicans like Gov. Michael Castle of Delaware exulted that "I think Bush can start measuring the curtains for the White House," the mood among Democrats was somber.1988 October 15, New York Times
    Synonyms:
    measure the curtains

Questions about measured the drapes

What is measured the drapes the past participle of?
Measured the drapes is the past participle of measure the drapes.

Words near measured the drapes in the dictionary

  1. measured one's length
  2. measured out
  3. measured strength
  4. measured swords
  5. measured swords with
  6. measured the drapes
  7. measured up
  8. measuredly
  9. measuredness
  10. measureless
  11. measurelessly

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