jumped-up »
Describes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.
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legal duty »
A duty prescribed by the law, to act or forbear from acting.
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paint with a broad brush »
To describe a class of objects or a kind of phenomenon in general terms, without specific details and without attention to individual variations.
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pre-war »
Describing the most recent or significant war in a culture's history.
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pre-war »
Describing the period before a war.
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pre-war »
Describing the period before the outbreak of World War II in 1939.
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run over »
To briefly describe.
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sign off »
Term used to describe the closing of a radio or television station's studios and cessation of a broadcasting signal, usually during the overnight hours.
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the plot thickens »
Used, often ironically, to describe an increasingly complex or mysterious situation.
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there you have it »
Used to introduce a speaker's interpretation of what has just transpired or been described.
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three-on-the-tree »
On an automobile, describing the gearshift lever of a steering column-mounted three-speed manual transmission.
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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what it says on the tin »
Exactly what is described or what one would expect from the name.
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wouldn't say boo to a goose »
Describing a quiet, exceptionally shy person.
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