April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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at will »
At one's preference; as one sees fit.
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babes in the wood »
Criminals in the stocks, or pillory.
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bad blood »
Feelings of hostility or ill will.
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bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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bad luck »
ill-fortune
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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be at one's beck and call »
To be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.
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be still my heart »
Calm down, this situation is too exciting or overly distressing.
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be taken ill »
Due to sudden illness.
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be taken ill »
To become ill.
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beer goggles »
The illusion that people are more attractive, brought on by alcohol consumption.
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below the belt »
Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
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big gun »
A large-caliber artillery piece.
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