all over the place »
Everywhere, especially chaotically or in such a way as to make a mess.
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all well and good »
Basically good, but with some shortcoming or limitation.
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almighty dollar »
The dollar, satirically characterized as a being a god.
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Après-ski »
A place "after skiing". Typically a bar or pub where people go after a day on the slopes to ease off and meet other people.
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ass over teakettle »
Frantically.
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at one's beck and call »
In servitude to; at one’s command.
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at sea »
On the ocean or sea, typically of a ship or person aboard a ship.
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avant la lettre »
An example of a term before the term was coined. Describing a term used anachronistically.
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bad money drives out good »
Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.
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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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banged up »
Physically injured or wounded.
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barrel »
A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
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bash about »
To physically damage something or assault someone.
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be at one's beck and call »
To be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.
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beam up »
To be teleported over a long distance by means of a specific imaginary technology, specifically from the surface of a planet to an orbiting starship.
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