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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go native »
To adopt the lifestyle or outlook of local inhabitants, especially when dwelling in a colonial region; to become less refined under the influence of a less cultured, more primitive, or simpler social environment.
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in a league of one's own »
Far excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition.
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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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ladies man »
Alternative spelling of lady's man.
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ladies' man »
Alternative spelling of lady's man.
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long haul »
Travelling a long distance.
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look through rose-tinted glasses »
Alternative spelling of wear rose-colored glasses.
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loved up »
Alternative spelling of loved-up.
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mind one's P's and Q's »
Alternative spelling of mind one's p's and q's.
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nickel-and-dime »
Alternative spelling of nickel and dime.
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on spec »
Short form of "on speculation": Creating a work with the hope of selling it, as opposed to creating a work "on commission" for hire.
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out of house and home »
Gail White, Partying with the Intelligentsia.
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out of house and home »
In a manner that deprives one of dwelling or some aspect thereof.
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pour out »
To talk volubly and deeply. Usually implies telling the truth.
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quick on the uptake »
Able to readily understand things; intelligent.
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roadwarrior »
Alternative spelling of road warrior.
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ropable »
Alternative spelling of ropeable. Able to be roped.
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run in »
Alternative spelling of run-in.
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run out »
Alternative spelling of runout.
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sharp as a tack »
Very intelligent.
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sharp cookie »
One who is intelligent, bright, or sharp; especially, one who can identify attempts to deceive or mislead.
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shotgun »
A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line. Mostly heard in the southern United States.
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shy bairns get noot »
(Geordie) Alternative spelling of shy bairns get nowt.
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spanner »
A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
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stick-in-the-mud »
Alternative spelling of stick in the mud.
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stupid is as stupid does »
A person's intelligence may be judged by the wisdom of his or her actions.
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take out »
Alternative spelling of takeout.
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telling off »
A reprimand, reproach, or lecture.
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that's the way life is »
That is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything [1], page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption [2], ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.
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the company »
Nickname for an intelligence service.
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timing is everything »
Consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as an audience laughing to a comedian's joke).Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.
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yell at »
To scold, to rebuke - often by yelling.
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yellow-bellied »
Pertaining to an animal or reptile that has a yellow belly.
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yellow-bellied »
Uncourageous.
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