a drop in the bucket »
An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.
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abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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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 fired up »
Excited or energized; highly enthusiastic.
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all fur coat and no knickers »
Of superficial appearance and with no real substance beneath.
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all mouth and no trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all mouth and trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all over the place »
Everywhere, especially chaotically or in such a way as to make a mess.
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all walks of life »
All professions, lifestyles or social classes.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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as is »
In its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.
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ask out »
To invite somebody, especially on a date.
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assume the mantle »
To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.
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