act out »
To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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against the grain »
Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.
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all hollow »
Common misspelling of all hallow.
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all-over oneself »
Feeling self-satisfied.
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along the lines »
In a general direction or manner.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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apple dumplin shop »
A woman's bosom.
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arse over tit »
Tumbling; falling; upside-down; unstable or unbalanced.
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arsy varsey »
Tumbling upside down; head over heels.
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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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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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ass over teakettle »
Tumbling upside down.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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