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notembarrassedorashamedaboutopenlyexpressingstrongfeelingsoropinions

:notabashed:undisguised,unapologetic

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Unabashed

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an unusual way in which a particular person behaves or thinks
: an unusual part or feature of something

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Idiosyncratic,
Eccentricity,
Singularity

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: to have a lot of curves instead of going in a straight or direct line : to follow a winding course
: to walk slowly without a specific goal, purpose, or direction
: to go from one topic to another without any clear direction

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Meandered

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to send (something, such as money) to someone or something in usually an indirect or secret way

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Funneled

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dealing with people or problems in a severe or harsh way : too strict or controlling
: awkward or clumsy : showing a lack of skill

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Heavy handed

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Stola

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A stola is a long, draped robe worn by women of ancient Rome.

// The traditional garment worn by women in ancient Rome was the stola; men wore the corresponding toga.

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Surf roar

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Sound of waves breaking on the shore

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Modicum

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Small amount of

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innocuous

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Inoffensive, harmless

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Inadvertently

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Accidentally, unintentionally

Without any knowledge

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All at sea” is a metaphor that means to be confused or discombobulated in a situation.

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Discombobulated - upset / confused

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Parable

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A story that teaches moral lesson.

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Rehash

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to present (something) again in a slightly different form
\: to talk about or discuss (something) again
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