ace of spades »
The playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip.
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all holiday »
A saying signifying that it is all over with the business or person spoken of or alluded to/.
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beat Banaghan »
An Irish saying of one who tells wonderful stories, or of something which is amazing and remarkable.
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blame Canada »
A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.
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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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cat got someone's tongue »
Why are you not saying anything?.
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come in »
To join or enter; to begin playing with a group.
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cry for help »
Acting out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help.
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double-tongued »
Saying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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full of hot air »
Talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.
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get a room »
A jocular or sarcastic expression commanding a couple to stop displaying affection in public, and to rent a hotel or motel room to continue amorous activities in private.
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give away the store »
To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.
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give over »
Usually as an imperative. To tell someone to stop molesting, fooling around, or saying silly things. Or sometimes to stop saying flattering things.
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go without saying »
To be obvious, apparent or clear, or already established.
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