all nations »
A composition of all the different spirits sold in a dram-shop, collected in a vessel into which the drainings of the bottles and quartern pots are emptied.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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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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balls-up »
Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way.
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bat for both sides »
To be a batter for both teams in an amateur baseball game.
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be in a spot of bother »
To have a slight problem, to be in a predicament.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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bottle out »
To fail to perform a promised or planned action due to lack of courage.
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bottle up »
Put into bottles.
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bottle up »
Keep suppressed and hidden.
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bottom line »
The final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.
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bottom line »
The summary or result; the most important information; the upshot; the net-net.
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bottom of the line »
The worst, the most lackluster, or lowest quality currently on the market, especially among selections in a product line.
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bottom of the ninth »
By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.
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bottom of the ninth »
In baseball, the second part of the ninth and final inning. The end of the game.
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