all kidding aside »
Used to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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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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give somebody a hard time »
To tease, kid, or rib.
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handle with kid gloves »
To treat something very delicately or carefully.
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head scratcher »
July 2002, Fox News - Attorney: Williams' Kids Near Compromise About Father's Remains.
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kid around »
To engage in playful fun.
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kids will be kids »
You cannot expect children to act like adults.
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mess around »
To joke, kid, or play.
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on the skids »
In decline; going downhill; in trouble.
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peel out »
To start abruptly from a standing stop, accelerating rapidly, especially so as to produce skid marks.
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softroader »
. This involves increased ground clearance with tyre, wheel, and suspension tweaks, skid plates and refers to mini SUV or wagons.
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