We've found 8 phrases for i.e. (0.131 seconds):
against the grain »
Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.
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and counting »
Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
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crown jewels »
The jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy. I.e., crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.
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dry eye »
An eye which is not crying, i.e. someone emotionally unmoved.
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ride herd on »
To supervise a group of people, such as workers, and/or their actions, i.e. their work.
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there's no time like the present »
Now (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.
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wear down »
To have one's long hair styled in a free, low-hanging, unencumbered style; i.e., not in an up-do or ponytail.
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you get what you pay for »
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say so
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