admiral of the blue »
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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as the crow flies »
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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asphalt jungle »
A city or urban area, where the landscape is covered by pavement and the environment is alienating and unsafe.
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below the belt »
Of a punch, landing illegally, below the opponent's waist.
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cut a wide swath »
To clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.
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deadstick landing »
When a pilot lands a plane after the engine has died; a landing lacking any propulsion control.
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faceplant »
The act of landing face first, often associated with bailing during extreme sports.
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fat of the land »
The greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.
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flat-earther »
A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
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flogging the land »
Damaging agricultural land through excessive grazing or clearing.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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hit one out of the ballpark »
To hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.
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holding pattern »
A path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.
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in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king »
Among others with a disadvantage or disability, the one with the mildest disadvantage or disability is regarded as the greatest.Even someone without much talent or ability is considered special by those with no talent or ability at all.
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land of opportunity »
A nickname for the United States.
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