What’s the meaning of lever?

“Lever” is a noun that means “a simple machine that uses a bar to gain force.” While a lever is the tool itself, “leverage” refers to the force applied by a lever and, metaphorically, influence or power.

Some synonyms for “lever” are “bar,” “crank,” and “handspike.” Synonyms for leverage include “force,” “power,” and “grip.”

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What is here’s hoping?

“Here’s hoping” is an informal idiom that means that you hope or wish for a desired outcome.

For example, “Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain” means “I hope it doesn’t rain.”

A few synonyms for “here’s hoping” are “fingers crossed,” “with any luck,” and “hopefully.”

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