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marbles (Noun (plural))

Small, hard, round balls made of glass, clay, or stone used in children's games. It is also used informally to refer to a person's mental faculties or sanity.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of your brain cells as little glass 'marbles'. If they roll away, you 'lose your marbles' and go crazy!

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

He lost marbles. → He lost his marbles.

The floor is made of marbles. → The floor is made of marble.