at all »
Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero; to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.
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be there or be square »
Used to encourage someone to go somewhere.
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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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creep into »
To enter something or somewhere by creeping.
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cry for help »
In her second year at the school Alexis stopped doing her homework and would often scribble on walls. Her teachers wondered whether this was a cry for help, or if she was simply misbehaving.
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die »
Followed by from. General use, though somewhat more common in medical or scientific contexts.
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drive out »
Out of somewhere.
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even money »
By extension, an event that is somewhat likely to happen, but far from inevitable.
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get one's butt somewhere »
Go somewhere, especially quickly.
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go for »
To go somewhere in order to get something.
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hard of hearing »
Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.
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hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
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in the dark »
Without light; somewhere that is dark.
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kind of »
Slightly; somewhat; sort of.
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monkey business »
Do your homework and forget about all this monkey business.
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