The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
agonizingly, excruciatingly, torturously
(adverb) in a very painful manner; “the progress was agonizingly slow”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
excruciatingly (comparative more excruciatingly, superlative most excruciatingly)
In an excruciating manner or to an excruciating degree; in a manner causing great anguish or pain.
In a very intense or extreme manner.
Source: Wiktionary
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(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”
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