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UK//ˌmɪljənˈdɒlə ˈwuːnd//US//ˌmɪljənˈdɑːlər ˈwuːnd//

Meaning of Million-dollar wound

A significant injury that leads to a soldier being discharged and receiving financial compensation.

In simple words: A serious injury that prevents someone from going to war but grants them money.

Million-dollar wound in a sentence

  • His million-dollar wound meant he could return home safely without further risk.
  • Many soldiers see a million-dollar wound as a bittersweet gain in the face of war.
  • After his million-dollar wound, he struggled with both physical and emotional scars.
  • In stories of war, the million-dollar wound is often discussed with a mix of irony and respect.
  • She described her husband’s million-dollar wound as both a blessing and a curse.

How to use Million-dollar wound

This phrase is often used in a military context, mainly referring to injuries sustained in combat. It can carry a dark humor element. It’s best used in discussions about war or military experience.

Grammar pattern

fixed phrase

Memory hint

Think of a wound that makes you a millionaire, but only in a sad way.

Related words

Collocations with Million-dollar wound

  • sustain a million-dollar wound
  • receive a million-dollar wound
  • describe a million-dollar wound

Synonyms for Million-dollar wound

  • combat injury
  • disabling wound
  • serious injury

Common mistakes with Million-dollar wound

  • Confused with other military terms or phrases.
  • Used in non-military contexts which can sound inappropriate.
  • Misunderstood to mean a minor injury.

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Frequently asked questions about Million-dollar wound

What does Million-dollar wound mean?

A serious injury that prevents someone from going to war but grants them money.

What is the definition of Million-dollar wound?

A significant injury that leads to a soldier being discharged and receiving financial compensation.

How do you use Million-dollar wound in a sentence?

His million-dollar wound meant he could return home safely without further risk.

Can you give another example of Million-dollar wound?

Many soldiers see a million-dollar wound as a bittersweet gain in the face of war.

What are synonyms for Million-dollar wound?

Common alternatives include combat injury, disabling wound, serious injury.

What words go with Million-dollar wound?

It commonly pairs with sustain a million-dollar wound, receive a million-dollar wound, describe a million-dollar wound.

What are common mistakes when using Million-dollar wound?

Confused with other military terms or phrases. Used in non-military contexts which can sound inappropriate. Misunderstood to mean a minor injury.

How do you pronounce Million-dollar wound?

US: //ˌmɪljənˈdɑːlər ˈwuːnd//, UK: //ˌmɪljənˈdɒlə ˈwuːnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Million-dollar wound?

This phrase is often used in a military context, mainly referring to injuries sustained in combat. It can carry a dark humor element. It’s best used in discussions about war or military experience.