all over but the shouting »
The substance of the contest is complete, leaving only the cheering.
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all over the place »
Inconsistent; lacking a clear pattern.
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all the time »
Always; constantly; for the complete duration.
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all things being equal »
Without considering or being affected by external factors.
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all's fair in love and war »
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.
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am I right or am I right »
Rhetorical question from somebody who has stated what they consider to be an unassailable truth.
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an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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and counting »
Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
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and how »
Used to strongly confirm preceding utterance.
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and so forth »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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and so on »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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and then some »
Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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