trench mouth »
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, a severe bacterial infection of the gums, typically characterized by inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrotized tissue, pain, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, and halitosis.
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truth be told »
Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.
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tune up »
To make preparations for vigorous exercise; to warm up.
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wall off »
To separate with a wall.
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warts and all »
Of or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.
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what doesn't kill you makes you stronger »
Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.
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window dressing »
A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
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wing it »
To improvise; to make things up or figure things out as one goes; or to perform with little or no preparation.
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winter rat »
An old, unattractive automobile, purchased for little money, to be driven during brutal Great Lakes winters while the owner's "good" car remains garaged and protected from corrosive road salt for the season.
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you can't judge a book by its cover »
It is not possible to make reliable judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.
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