all hollow »
Common misspelling of all hallow.
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ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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bale out »
Alternative spelling of bail out.
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brain surgeon »
Someone very intelligent.
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break new ground »
To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation.
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broken-hearted »
Alternative spelling of brokenhearted. Feeling depressed, despondent, or hopeless, especially over losing a love.
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bros before hos »
Alternative spelling of bros before hoes.
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company »
Nickname for an intelligence service.
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cross my heart »
A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.
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death knell »
A sign or omen foretelling the death or destruction of something.
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don't cry over spilled milk »
Alternative spelling of don't cry over spilt milk.
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economical with the truth »
Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.
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fancypants »
Alternative spelling of fancy pants. The condition of being overly showy; concerned more about one's reputation than anything else.
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fat lip »
A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
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gild the lily »
To embellish or improve something unnecessarily; to add superfluous attributes to something.
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