admiral of the blue »
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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as the crow flies »
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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At ease with nudity »
ISM free identification with nude recreation
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big fish in a small pond »
One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.
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birds and bees »
Informal sex education, especially describing the sexual activity of animals rather than that of people.
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blow this pop stand »
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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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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bring owls to Athens »
Perhaps we have not been sufficiently aware that talking about access and its implications in Scandinavia is like bringing owls to Athens. — Herbert Burkert.
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bush telegraph »
A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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busman's holiday »
A holiday or vacation during which you do the same thing that you do for your usual work.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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cave in »
The location where something has caved in.
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cookie-cutter »
A solution to a problem that can be applied in many situations without modification.
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