in addition »
Also; as well; besides.
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in for a dime, in for a dollar »
Americanised form of in for a penny, in for a pound.1983, Allen Drury, Decision, p. 356:In for a dime, in for a dollar, he thought crazily, and said what he had to say in a voice he forced to stay level and calm.1998, Ellen Miller, Like Being Killed, p. 47:In for a dime, in for a dollar. I whispered to Gerry,
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in one hell of a hurry »
In a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.
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in vino veritas »
drunken folks speak truth, one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol
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it takes all kinds to make a world »
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.
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it's a long road that has no turning »
encouragement when things are not going well. Just as a long road eventually has a turning, problems also eventually have a solution, even though one might have to wait.
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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jack-tar »
Alternative spelling of jacktar.
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jet setting »
The actions of the jet set; travelling from one fashionable location to another by jet.
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jet-setting »
The actions of the jet set; travelling from one fashionable location to another by jet.
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jew down »
To bargain or haggle with a seller in order to obtain a lower price for a good or service.
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keep one's eye on the ball »
My ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.
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keep one's lips sealed »
To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.
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keep shtum »
Don't tell anyone; especially, keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
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keep up »
To ensure that one remains well-informed about something.
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