able seaman »
ordinary sailor
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abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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accident waiting to happen »
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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according to »
Based on what is said or stated.
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account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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acid test »
A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.
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across the board »
Pertaining to all categories or things.
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against all odds »
Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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against the collar »
In a tight spot.
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against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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against the grain »
Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.
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age before beauty »
A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.
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aim at »
To design for a particular audience.
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