after all »
In the end; anyway; referring to something that was believed to be the case, but has now been shown not to be.
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against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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all nations »
A composition of all the different spirits sold in a dram-shop, collected in a vessel into which the drainings of the bottles and quartern pots are emptied.
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all over grumble »
Inferior.
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all over the map »
Widely scattered or distributed; numerous and differing greatly.
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all right, my lover »
An informal affectionate greeting.
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all roads lead to Rome »
different paths can take one to the same goal
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all things being equal »
Without considering or being affected by external factors.
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all walks of life »
All professions, lifestyles or social classes.
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all-over oneself »
Feeling self-satisfied.
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amateur hour »
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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