all at once »
All at the same time; all together.
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all at once »
Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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at once »
At the same time; simultaneously; together.
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at once »
Immediately; now; right away.
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at the high port »
At once; unhesitatingly; quickly and vigorously.
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bee in one's bonnet »
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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big deal »
Something very important, difficult, or of concern.
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bird of one's own brain »
One's own idea or conception.
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blind »
Any device intended to conceal or hide; as, a duck blind.
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blow out of proportion »
To overreact to or overstate; to treat too seriously or be overly concerned with.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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buried treasure »
Something, having been concealed for a long time, which later is found and is profitable.
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but who's counting »
Used as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to.
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