ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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all the marbles »
Everything; all that is to be had.
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at the end of the day »
In summary; ultimately.
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autem mort »
A married woman; also a female beggar with several children hired or borrowed to excite charity.
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beat Banaghan »
An Irish saying of one who tells wonderful stories, or of something which is amazing and remarkable.
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beat out »
To win by a narrow margin.
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beauty mark »
Or artificially using cosmetics.
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bent on a splice »
About to be married.
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blood mary »
Vodka and tomato juice
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bog standard »
Especially plain, ordinary, or unremarkable; having no special, excess or unusual features; plain vanilla.
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boot camp »
Indoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in service-related subjects for recruits in the Navy and Marine Corps.
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bottom line »
The summary or result; the most important information; the upshot; the net-net.
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bottom of the line »
The worst, the most lackluster, or lowest quality currently on the market, especially among selections in a product line.
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break a leg »
A wish for a successful performance; primarily a valediction to an actor wishing him or her a successful theatrical stage performance.
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break rank »
To march or charge out of the designated order in a military unit.
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