(UK, obsolete, slang) ; artful; knowing.
Why would anybody think listening to Dennis Hastert’s longtime former spokesman was a good idea? Always be leery of a Feehery theory. Words to live by.
A really interesting read. Whichever R emerges from the primary likely will not have to worry about money in the general, but Republican donor seem a bit leery of a very public and expensive primary. And that hurts th…
(UK, obsolete, slang) ; artful; knowing.
And there was a particularly brutal villain with leery eyes, ugly mouth, with one tooth gone, and an iron jaw like a hull-dog's.
“Why would anybody think listening to Dennis Hastert’s longtime former spokesman was a good idea? Always be leery of a Feehery theory. Words to live by.”
“A really interesting read. Whichever R emerges from the primary likely will not have to worry about money in the general, but Republican donor seem a bit leery of a very public and expensive primary. And that hurts the challenger more than the incumbent.”
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I eat fresh jalapeno peppers out of my garden. I am just leery of drinking something with jalapeno peppers in it 😳
“I eat fresh jalapeno peppers out of my garden. I am just leery of drinking something with jalapeno peppers in it 😳”
“I volunteered for Bernie's 2016 campaign in Florida. There was no one interfering in anything there for the primary. Dem voters just preferred Hillary to him. I am so leery of Platner in the Senate if he wins in Maine.”
“I mean, why would anyone be leery of visiting the United States right now? That country's leadership radiates trust.”
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Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.
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(of a look or smile) Leering; lecherous or unpleasant.
Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.
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