all but »
nearly; except that
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bar none »
Without exception; excluding nothing else of the same kind.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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built like a brick shithouse »
Exceptionally well constructed; strong or tough.
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built like a brick shithouse »
Of a person, with an exceptionally well-developed chest.
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built like a tank »
Sturdy; exceptionally well constructed.
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bust one's butt »
To work exceptionally hard.
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by and large »
Mostly, generally; with few exceptions.
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cold snap »
A period of exceptionally cold weather.
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controlled substance »
Except for very limited professional testing purposes.
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dead last »
The standings, often by a considerable margin to the next-to-last-place finisher or after an exceptionally poor showing or season.
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down to a fine art »
Having or showing exceptional proficiency.
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every last »
Every; without exception; used for emphasis.
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every man Jack »
All the members of a group with no exceptions.
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every rule has an exception »
Alternative form of there is an exception to every rule.
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