admiral of the blue »
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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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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has-been »
A formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.
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lapsed academic »
A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.
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lion »
A large cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
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show somebody the door »
To dismiss or reject; to exclude someone who was formerly included.
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turn against »
To rebel or oppose something formerly supported.
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turn on »
To rebel; to go against something formerly supported.
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