a fool and his money are soon parted »
It is easy to get money from foolish people, especially rich ones.
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add up to »
To have a particular effect.
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aim at »
To design for a particular audience.
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all in all »
Generally; for the most part; mostly.
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all over the board »
Showing a wide range of values with no particular pattern.
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amateur hour »
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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back off »
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
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barnburner »
Liberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.
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barrel »
A wave that breaks with a hollow compartment.
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barrel »
The hollow basal part of a feather.
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be in on »
To be a party to a secret shared by a small group of people.
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bee in one's bonnet »
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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beef to the hoof »
Fat, chubby, particularly with fat legs.
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been there, done that »
An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.
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