a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
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after one's own heart »
Of a person: having the same ideas, opinions or behaviour as oneself.
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all-over oneself »
Feeling self-satisfied.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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back-cloth star »
An actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to gain more attention to himself.
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be my guest »
Do as you wish; go ahead; help yourself; go for it!.
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be up against »
To be challenged by someone or something stronger than oneself.
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beat up »
To feel badly guilty and accuse oneself over something. Usually followed by over.
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because you touch yourself at night »
Used to humourously deflect a request for a reason.
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beside oneself »
Overcome; consumed by an emotion.
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bite one's tongue »
To forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.
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blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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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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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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