according to »
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
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against all odds »
Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
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against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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all well and good »
Basically good, but with some shortcoming or limitation.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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around the clock »
All the time or seemingly all the time; constantly.
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as long as »
Depending upon some condition or requirement; provided that; if, assuming; so long as.
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at large »
On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.
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away with the fairies »
Not with it, dreaming, not all there.
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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bottoming the house »
The process by where someone cleans their house 'from top to bottom'. It is a very thorough clean indeed, even more so than 'spring cleaning'.
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bounce back »
To recover from a negative without seemingly any damage.
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bring round »
To bring something when coming.
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