cheat sheet
noun
1
: a sheet containing information (such as test answers) used secretly for cheating
2
: a written or graphic aid (such as a sheet of notes) that can be referred to for help in understanding or remembering something complex
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Consider this your cheat sheet for gifting with style—and making sure you’re invited back next time for the Year of the Horse.
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Crystal Chen, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Essentially, the Big Board is a cheat sheet designed for a GM who is planning to participate in a draft today.
—Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Here’s your cheat sheet: Dyson haircare, including the cult-classic Airwrap Multi-Styler, is $100 off through Saturday, December 7.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Think of it like consulting a celestial cheat sheet for personal growth.
—Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Crystal Chen, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Essentially, the Big Board is a cheat sheet designed for a GM who is planning to participate in a draft today.
—Brandon Funston, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Here’s your cheat sheet: Dyson haircare, including the cult-classic Airwrap Multi-Styler, is $100 off through Saturday, December 7.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Think of it like consulting a celestial cheat sheet for personal growth.
—Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Cheat sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheat%20sheet. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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