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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move on »
To leave somewhere for another place.
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of sorts »
Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat.
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out of sorts »
Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.
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put down »
To place a baby somewhere to sleep.
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sign in »
To sign one's name on a list when entering somewhere.
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silver bullet »
A cocktail somewhat like a martini.
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somewhere along the line »
At some unspecified time; eventually or once; at some point.
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sort of »
Approximately; in a way; partially; not quite; somewhat.
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stepping stone »
Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.
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take away »
To make someone leave a place and go somewhere else. Usually not with the person's consent.
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take away »
To prevent, or limit, someone from being somewhere, or from doing something.
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throw out »
To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.
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under the weather »
Somewhat ill or gloomy.
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under the weather »
Somewhat intoxicated or suffering from a hangover.
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underwater basket weaving »
"Sure, somewhere out there, college slackers were taking broom ball and underwater basket weaving." — The Columbus Dispatch, September 15, 2005.
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vote with one's feet »
To show support for something by going to or otherwise being present somewhere.
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