bat around »
When at least nine batters bat in a half inning.
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bury the hatchet »
To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.
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catch-as-catch-can »
A. 1681, John Fryer, Richard Chiswell, Robert Roberts, Robert White, A New Account of East-India and Persia, in Eight Letters, Being Nine Years Travels, Begun 1672 and Finished 1681.
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draw stumps »
To cease doing something, at least for the day.
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err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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feast for the eyes »
Visually pleasing sight.
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feast or famine »
A situation in which something is always either extremely abundant or in extremely short supply.
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flat-chested »
Having a flat chest; having small breasts.
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get by »
To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimum level.
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get the drift »
To understand, at least at some basic or general level.
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made in China »
Cheaply manufactured in East Asia.
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made in Japan »
Cheaply manufactured in East Asia.
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not the end of the world »
It's of minor importance, at least not as important as it first seemed.
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one-night stand »
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
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payback's a bitch »
Usually a complete sentence: I will get revenge when you least expect it.
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