all at once »
Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.
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all in »
tired out
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all mouth and no trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all mouth and trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all out »
The state of a side having no more men to bat, thus ending its innings.
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all over but the shouting »
The substance of the contest is complete, leaving only the cheering.
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all the way to Egery and back »
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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all things being equal »
Without considering or being affected by external factors.
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all's well that ends well »
Problems do not matter if things turn out well in the end.
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along about »
Approximately; at around some time.
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angel's advocate »
Someone who sees what's good about an idea and supports it.
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angle for farthings »
To beg out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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argue out »
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
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around Robin Hood's barn »
The long way around; a roundabout or circuitous route.
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