according to »
Based on what is said or stated.
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all hell breaks loose »
Vi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.
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all it's cracked up to be »
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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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 well and good »
Basically good, but with some shortcoming or limitation.
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am I right or am I right »
Rhetorical question from somebody who has stated what they consider to be an unassailable truth.
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an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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and then some »
Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.
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apron string hold »
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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as is »
In its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.
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at a stand »
In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.
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at death's door »
About to die; in a life-threatening state of health.
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at rest »
Not moving; stationary.
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at sixes and sevens »
In a state of confusion.
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