bang straw »
A nick name for a thresher, but applied to all the servants of a farmer.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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company »
Nickname for an intelligence service.
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dirty word »
The name of a topic that a person does not like to hear or discuss.
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dismal science »
Nickname for economics or for the field of political economy.
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do a »
To emulate the behavior/behaviour that is generally attributed to the individual named.
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have one's name on it »
To be reserved for someone.
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household name »
A brand name that is well known to the great majority of households.
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household name »
A genericized trademark or anepronym.
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household name »
A very well-known public figure.
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in heaven's name »
An intensifier used with questions.
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jacktar »
Nickname for a sailor in the Royal Navy.
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land of opportunity »
A nickname for the United States.
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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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light bucket »
Nickname for a reflecting telescope, especially one with a relatively large aperture and suitable for observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.
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