a riddle wrapped up in an enigma »
Something very mysterious and hidden.
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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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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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all at once »
Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.
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all eyes »
Gazing at devotedly.
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all of the sudden »
Suddenly, rapidly.
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back in the day »
In the past; at one time, especially a time which is fondly remembered.
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bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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bad penny »
A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.
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balls-up »
Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way.
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bang on about »
To keep talking endlessly about the same subject.
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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 in »
To break or dent badly by hitting violently.
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bastardly gullion »
A bastard's bastard.
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beat the crap out of »
To beat really badly.
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