at a glance »
Upon cursory examination; an abbreviated review.
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avant la lettre »
An example of a term before the term was coined. Describing a term used anachronistically.
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.
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brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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case in point »
An example that illustrates a point.
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cat's meow »
A highly sought-after and fancy example of something.
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cat's pyjamas »
A highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.
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check out »
To examine or inspect; to espy.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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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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eye up »
To examine closely something coveted.
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flower »
The best examples or representatives of a group.
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follow suit »
To follow an example; to imitate.
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