a house is not a home »
A home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere.
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a man's home is his castle »
(US) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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an Englishman's home is his castle »
(UK) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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at home »
At ease, comfortable.
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at home »
In one's place of residence.
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at home »
In the home of one's parents.
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bring home the bacon »
To have a job and earn money or to lead a successful career.
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call out »
To arrange for a professional to call at your home for some purpose.
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calling card »
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
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center field »
The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.
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chickens coming home to roost »
Consequences visited upon someone who originally had appeared to escape them.
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circuit slugger »
A talented baseball batter that hits home runs.
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close to home »
Affecting people close to, or within, ones family circle.
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creature comfort »
Any small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home.
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cry for help »
In her second year at the school Alexis stopped doing her homework and would often scribble on walls. Her teachers wondered whether this was a cry for help, or if she was simply misbehaving.
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