See Also:

charlatan (oh) and cul-de-sac (oh)


charlatan (oh)



someone who pretends to have special skills or knowledge - used to show disapproval

cul-de-sac (oh)



[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French; Origin: 'bottom of the bag']
a road which is closed at one end, so that there is only one way in and out
an unhelpful situation in which you cannot make any more progress
::These ideas lead us into a philosophical cul-de-sac.