boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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buy to let »
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it.
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take a bath »
To lose a large amount of money in an investment.
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touch up »
To make slight corrections or adjustments; to fill in or perfect.
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tune up »
To make adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance.
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white elephant »
An ornament etc that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.
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write down »
To make a downward adjustment in the value of an asset.
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