along about »
Approximately; at around some time.
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amateur hour »
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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at last »
In the end; finally; ultimately.
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at the end of the day »
In summary; ultimately.
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back-of-the-envelope »
Approximate, rough, simplified.
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ballpark estimate »
A ballpark figure, a very rough approximation.
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bat for both sides »
To be a batter for both teams in an amateur baseball game.
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be-all and end-all »
Something considered to be of the utmost importance; something essential or ultimate.
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black »
Illegitimate, illegal or disgraced.
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bring down »
To make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.
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busted flush »
A potential flush which ultimately was not filled.
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cat's pyjamas »
A highly sought-after and fancy example of something, usually referring to inanimate objects.
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clay »
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
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clay »
An earth material with ductile qualities.
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clay »
The material of the human body.
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