against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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against the grain »
Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.
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age before beauty »
A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.
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agree to disagree »
To tolerate each other's opinion and stop arguing; to acknowledge that an agreement will not be reached.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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aim at »
To design for a particular audience.
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air bed »
inflatable mattress
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air out »
To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.
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air out »
To discuss in the open.
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air rage »
Disruptive behaviour on an aircraft.
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albatross »
A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole.
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albatross »
A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.
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albatross »
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
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ale post »
A maypole.
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