all ears »
Awaiting an explanation.
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autem cackler »
Dissenters of every denomination.
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charge up »
To motivate, to instill someone with determination.
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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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half a mind »
A moderate inclination.
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in other words »
Stated or interpreted another way; introduces an explanation.
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king »
A male monarch; member of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation.
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leave nothing to the imagination »
He stripped down to a pair of see-through briefs that left nothing to the imagination.
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long finger »
A state of postponement or procrastination.
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see a man about a horse »
A message signaling one needs to go missing for a short while, for any reason, without giving a real explanation.
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shanks' mare »
One's own legs used for walking; to "travel by shanks' mare" or "ride on shanks' mare" is to walk to your destination.
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under the microscope »
Under close scrutiny or examination.
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