a million times »
by a factor of a million
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accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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after the fact »
Too late; after something is finished or final.
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all over grumble »
Unsatisfactory.
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all things being equal »
Without considering or being affected by external factors.
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another nail in one's coffin »
One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
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baggage »
In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.
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barnburner »
Liberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.
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bend the truth »
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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bite the hand that feeds you »
To cause harm to a benefactor.
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bright-line rule »
A clearly defined rule or standard, comprised of objective factors, which leaves little or no room for varying interpretation.
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bury the lead »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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bury the lede »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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cat that ate the canary »
A person whose appearance and behavior suggest guilt mixed with other qualities, such as satisfaction or feigned nonchalance.
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cite chapter and verse »
To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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