apples and oranges »
Said of a comparison of items that are not comparable.
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April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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apron string hold »
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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arm and a leg »
A relatively high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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arm's length »
Independent, but related.
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arrive at »
To reach.
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arse about face »
Something that is placed or arranged the opposite way to the way it should be.
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as a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly »
Foolish people repeatedly do foolish things.
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as all get-out »
Extremely; to a superlative degree; very much.
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as far as »
With respect to; as relates to.
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as is »
In its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.
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as long as »
Depending upon some condition or requirement; provided that; if, assuming; so long as.
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as luck would have it »
As it happened; how it turned out; by good fortune; fortunately or luckily.
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