about to »
Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
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and so forth »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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and so on »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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bring it on »
Used to indicate one's willingness to accept a challenge, confront a threat, etc.
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by a long shot »
By a wide margin; indicates a very big difference or disparity.
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chance'd be a fine thing »
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.
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come to think of it »
By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
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down in the mouth »
Sad or discouraged, especially as indicated by one's facial appearance.
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four score and seven years ago »
As an opener, a sometimes sarcastic indicator to indicate a past event being mentioned is particularly important.
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go mad »
Used to indicate that the second verb represents an action that is out of character.
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good riddance »
Used to indicate that a departure, or loss is welcome.
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here goes nothing »
Indicates a lack of confidence or certainty about the activity about to be tried.
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look daggers »
To stare sharply at someone to indicate disapproval without actually speaking.
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my arse »
Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
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my foot »
Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
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