Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - crystal ball
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Crystal ball
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(crystal balls) If you say that someone, especially an expert, looks into a crystal ball, you mean that they are trying to predict the future. Crystal balls are traditionally used by fortune-tellers. Local economists have looked into their crystal balls and seen something rather nasty... N-COUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Date: 1848 1. a sphere especially of quartz crystal traditionally used by fortune-tellers 2. a means or method of predicting future events ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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{n.} A ball, usually made of quartz crystal (glass) that is used by fortune-tellers. * /The fortune-teller at the fair looked into her crystal ball and told me that I would take a long trip next year./ 2. Any means of predicting the future. * /My crystal ball tells me you'll be making the honor roll./ ...Английский словарь американских идиом
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