mean with
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Indicates the thing that someone is not generous with (e.g., money).
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Examples (10)
- She's very mean with her money.
- He's quite mean with his time, never offering to help others.
- Don't be so mean with your compliments; a kind word goes a long way.
- The company was notoriously mean with its employee benefits.
- They are mean with their resources, always looking for ways to cut costs.
- I wish he wasn't so mean with his affection, it makes her feel unloved.
- Despite his wealth, he was incredibly mean with his donations.
- She has become very mean with her food since she started dieting.
- My neighbor is mean with the heating, so his house is always cold.
- You shouldn't be mean with your knowledge; share it to help others grow.