bad penny »
A counterfeit or damaged penny.
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blow a fuse »
To lose one's temper; to become enraged.
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dirty old man »
An adult male - usually middle-aged or elderly - who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner.
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down in the mouth »
Sad or discouraged, especially as indicated by one's facial appearance.
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fit to be tied »
Very agitated or distressed; enraged.
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fly off the handle »
To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.
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have a fit »
To become suddenly enraged.
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hothouse »
An environment in which growth or development is encouraged; a hotbed.
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in business »
Engaged in business activity.
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miner's canary »
A caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.
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miners' canary »
A caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.
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odd and curious »
A way to designate special coins, namely coins that are both odd and imperfect or seriously damaged.
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on the clock »
Of a taxicab, engaged for hire; displayed numerically as time or fare on the meter of a taxicab.
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pull teeth »
To remove teeth, usually because they are diseased or damaged.
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sing along »
A gathering or event where participants are encouraged to add their voices in song.
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