account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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back in the day »
In the past; at one time, especially a time which is fondly remembered.
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bear in mind »
Remember; consider; note.
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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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brain fart »
A lapse in the thought process; an inability to think or remember something clearly.
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bring back »
To cause someone to remember something from the past.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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cross the aisle »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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cross the aisle »
To vote, unite, or otherwise co-operate with members of another political party in order to achieve governmental or political action.
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cross the floor »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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esprit de corps »
A shared spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group, for example of a military unit.
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every man Jack »
All the members of a group with no exceptions.
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first among equals »
In the British and other parliamentary systems, a term used to describe the relationship of the prime minister to the other members of the cabinet.
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fit into »
To be of similar cultural or social status as the members of a group of people.
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gandy dancer »
A railway laborer, especially a member of a crew which carries rails and affixes them to ties.
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