Pillar

/pˈɪlɐ/

/ˈpɪɫɝ/

Pillar

pilar

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

sinónimos : column

Ejemplos

1. The refugee family has been moving from pillar to post, seeking asylum in different countries, but has been turned away at every border.

2. The job seeker has been going from pillar to post, attending job fairs and submitting resumes, but has yet to receive any job offers.

3. The patient has been sent from one pillar to another post, visiting different specialists and undergoing various tests, but his condition remains undiagnosed.

4. After the storm, the insurance company sent us from pillar to post trying to get our claim approved.

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