boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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chime in »
To talk; to join in conversation or discussion.
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come in »
To join or enter; to begin playing with a group.
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cross the aisle »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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cross the floor »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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fall in with »
To join a group of people.
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gang up »
To join together, as a gang.
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gang up on »
To join together in a gang in order to overpower someone else.
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get someone's nose out of joint »
To become angry; to take offense or take exception.
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get someone's nose out of joint »
To make someone angry.
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golden hello »
A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.
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if you can't beat them, join them »
If your adversaries are stronger than yourself, it is better to join the adversaries.
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join the club »
An expression of sympathy for a shared experience.
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join up »
To enlist or enroll.
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jump on the bandwagon »
To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
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