all over but the shouting »
The substance of the contest is complete, leaving only the cheering.
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all over the map »
Widely scattered or distributed; numerous and differing greatly.
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all things being equal »
Without considering or being affected by external factors.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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bite one's tongue »
To forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.
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blind »
A covering for a window to keep out light. The covering may be made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.
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boss about »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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boss around »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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bring owls to Athens »
Forgive me, then, for bringing owls to Athens as a thanks-offering. — Goethe, in a letter to Wilhelm von Humboldt.
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buzz up »
To allow entrance into a building from a higher floor by triggering an electronic lock.
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by-the-book »
Adhering strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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change one's mind »
To convince someone to make a decision differing from what a previous one.
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chew the cud »
To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.
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deadweight »
A useless, usually encumbering factor.
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