a penny saved is a penny earned »
A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime
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abound in »
To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by.
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abound with »
To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by.
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across the pond »
On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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and change »
And some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.
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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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ass over teakettle »
Frantically.
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at all »
Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero; to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.
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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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badge bunny »
A woman who is romantically attracted to police officers and who seeks out their companionship.
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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barrel »
The quantity which constitutes a full barrel. This varies for different articles and also in different places for the same article, being regulated by custom or by law. A barrel of wine is 31 1/2 gallons; a barrel of flour is 196 pounds; of beer 31 gallons; of ale 32 gallons; of crude oil 42 gallons.
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be all ears »
To listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate.
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be in for »
To be able to expect or anticipate; to be about to suffer, generally said of something unpleasant.
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