acknowledge the corn »
To cop a plea; to admit to a small error but not a larger one.
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agree to disagree »
To tolerate each other's opinion and stop arguing; to acknowledge that an agreement will not be reached.
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emperor's new clothes »
Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
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flat-earther »
A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
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give the devil his due »
To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
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give the time of day »
To acknowledge somebody; to give somebody any respect or attention.
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hold that thought »
Used to acknowledge that one's attention needs to be diverted from what an speaker was saying.
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look what the cat's dragged in »
Used as an ironic acknowledgement of someone's arrival, especially to imply that they are unwelcome or disagreeable in some way.
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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of course »
Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.
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own up »
To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt. Often used with to.
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stand corrected »
Said to acknowledge someone who corrects something that one says or writes that was not correct.
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tip of the hat »
A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude.
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tip one's hat »
To acknowledge or show respect; to honor.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of a hit.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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