ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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at a glance »
Upon cursory examination; an abbreviated review.
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at the end of the road »
No longer in the competition. Voted off. Eliminated.
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autem cackler »
Dissenters of every denomination.
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babes in the wood »
Criminals in the stocks, or pillory.
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be had up »
To be accused of, or arrested for a criminal act.
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be the way to go »
Represent the best of all possible options or courses of action; pre-eminate over all other choices or alternatives.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.
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brown bag »
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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call off the dogs »
During a one-sided sports contest, to remove the first-string unit of a team from the game after dominating the opponent.
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charge up »
To motivate, to instill someone with determination.
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chew the cud »
To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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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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dark horse »
A candidate who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
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