admiral of the blue »
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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barrel »
The quantity which constitutes a full barrel. This varies for different articles and also in different places for the same article, being regulated by custom or by law. A barrel of wine is 31 1/2 gallons; a barrel of flour is 196 pounds; of beer 31 gallons; of ale 32 gallons; of crude oil 42 gallons.
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city slicker »
One accustomed to a city or urban lifestyle or unsuited to life in the country.
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fresh off the boat »
Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of his or her new environment.
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knock on wood »
A self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.
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knock on wood »
To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted my a presumptuous statement.
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lot lizard »
A customer or salesperson at a used car lot.
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matter of course »
An expected or customary outcome.
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mind the store »
To remain present in a retail business, in order to maintain the security of the premises and to serve customers.
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night person »
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours, and who usually sleeps during part of the daytime.
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nighthawk »
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
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off-the-shelf »
As purchased or as commonly available, without modification or customization.
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out of the box »
Immediately, without intervention from the customer.
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rain cheque »
Any voucher or note issued by a store to allow a customer to get a special or sale price later if an item is out of stock.
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set in one's ways »
Driven by habit; inclined or determined to continue according to one's custom or established preferences.
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