foils

[US]/fɔɪlz/
[UK]/fɔɪlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.thin sheets of material, often metal; items that serve as a contrast to enhance another; a type of sword used in fencing; wings on a boat
v.to prevent someone from achieving something; to contrast with something to enhance its qualities

Phrases & Collocations

foil sheets

foil balloons

foil packaging

foil wraps

foil cups

foil labels

foil stickers

foil art

foil finish

foil prints

Example Sentences

she always foils my plans with her clever ideas.

the detective foils the criminal's escape.

his quick thinking foils any attempt to deceive him.

she foils the competition with her unique strategy.

the hero foils the villain's evil plot.

his careful planning foils any last-minute changes.

the new security system foils potential intruders.

she foils their attempts to sabotage her work.

the team's strategy foils the opponent's game plan.

his intuition often foils their tricks.

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