white-knuckle »
Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.
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who's 'she', the cat's mother%3F »
A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their name when appropriate.
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why in God's name »
Used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning question.
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why on Earth »
Used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.
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why the dickens »
Euphemism for why the Devil, used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.
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you can hang your hat on that »
It's something to put faith in, to rely upon or trust (when used in a positive connotation).
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you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours »
If you do me a favor then I will do you a favor; quid pro quo.
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you shouldn't have »
Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.
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yours sincerely »
A polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient’s name is known to the sender.
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zig when one should zag »
To misstep or err.
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