letters after one's name »
A list of abbreviations, separated by commas, representing the academic qualifications and civil or military honours achieved by a person.
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like water off a duck's back »
Without immediate or lasting effects.
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little pitchers have big ears »
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.1844, Charlotte M. Yonge, Abbeychurch, ch. 2:Seeing me listening to something she was saying to Mamma, she turned round upon me with that odious proverb, "Little pitchers have long ears."1939, "Bedtime Bedlam," Time, 17 Apr.:A caution to U. S. parents, but a joy to radio merchandising, is the dread truth that little pitchers have big ears.2002, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, ISBN 9780743455961, p. 185:I suppose he might say pushed or went woowoo, but took a shit is, I fear, very much in the ballpark (little pitchers have big ears, after all).
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long goodbye »
Nickname for Alzheimer's disease, especially for the final phase of the disease, during which the patient suffers a progressive decline of cognitive and motor skills and gradually loses the ability to recognize and to communicate with family and friends.[1]; nickname for the relationship between a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease and that person's family or friends.
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lose touch »
To cease to be familiar with someone or something or to cease to communicate or have contact.
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mess around »
To have a non-committal sexual relationship.
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mess of pottage »
Something of trivial value, especially of immediate value.
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mince words »
To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.
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mixed bag »
By extension, a group of entities with few characteristics in common; an assortment.
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mixed message »
Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.
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monkey wrench »
A problem, obstacle or dilemma; something unexpected or troublesome.
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muck in »
To join in attaining a common aim.
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myope comme une taupe »
Blind as a bat.
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ne'er cast a clout til May be out »
Advice not to change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
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nightcap »
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas. Nightcaps were common in northern Europe before central heating was available, when homes were cold at night.
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