a different ballpark »
Something totally unrelated or of a vastly different scale or scope.
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a drop in the bucket »
An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.
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a few sandwiches short of a picnic »
Exhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.
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a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
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a riddle wrapped up in an enigma »
Something very mysterious and hidden.
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abide by »
To remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere.
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abound in »
To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by.
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abound with »
To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by.
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about to »
Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
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about turn »
A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
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about turn »
An about face; a military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing.
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above the salt »
Of high standing or honor.
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abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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accident waiting to happen »
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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