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ninety-nine problems

ninety-nine problems is the alternative form of 99 problems.

Meaning of 99 problems

Noun

99 problems pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see 99, problems.
  2. (idiomatic, plural, plural-only) An innumerable amount of problems which nevertheless implies one notable matter is not considered a problem.
    • It all meant that the way was clear for Bradley Wiggins to establish himself as the rightful successor to the Tour de France throne. The order was still a tall one: see off Cadel Evans, Vincenzo Nibali, Frank Schleck, Jurgen Van Den Broeck, Robert Gesink, Ryder Hesjedal, Denis Menchov, Alejandro...2012, John Deering, Bradley Wiggins: Tour de Force, →ISBN, page 56

Questions about ninety-nine problems

What is ninety-nine problems the alternative form of?
Ninety-nine problems is the alternative form of 99 problems.

Words near ninety-nine problems in the dictionary

  1. ninety-fourth
  2. ninety-fourths
  3. ninety-leben
  4. ninety-leven
  5. ninety-nine
  6. ninety-nine problems
  7. ninety-nines
  8. ninety-ninety rule
  9. ninety-ninth
  10. ninety-ninths
  11. ninety-one

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