a house is not a home »
A home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere.
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about time »
Far past the desired time.
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about turn »
A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
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about turn »
An about face; a military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing.
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above and beyond »
More than is expected or required.
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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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according to »
According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
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ache for »
To desire, or want something, or someone, very much.
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actions speak louder than words »
It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.
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add fuel to fire »
To inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.
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add fuel to the fire »
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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all along »
The entire time; always.
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all fired up »
Excited or energized; highly enthusiastic.
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all in »
tired out
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along the lines »
In a general direction or manner.
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