acid test »
To test for the truth.
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across the board »
A racing bet where one bets that the same competitor will place in first, second and third.
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act on »
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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act out »
To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
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against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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albatross »
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
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all fired up »
Excited or energized; highly enthusiastic.
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all fur coat and no knickers »
Of superficial appearance and with no real substance beneath.
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all mouth and no trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all mouth and trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all over the place »
Everywhere, especially chaotically or in such a way as to make a mess.
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all talk and no cider »
All talk and no results.
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all walks of life »
All professions, lifestyles or social classes.
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amateur hour »
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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