avant la lettre »
An example of a term before the term was coined. Describing a term used anachronistically.
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bite one's tongue »
An admonishment to someone who has said something unfeeling or harsh.
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blow someone's mind »
To astonish someone, to flabbergast someone.
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bowl over »
To overwhelm with astonishment or wonder; to flabbergast.
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bowled over »
to be astonished; overwhelmed; surprised; shocked
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breakfast of champions »
An ironic appellation for beer, junk food, or other foods implied to be unhealthy.
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bury the lead »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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bury the lede »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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buzz up »
To allow entrance into a building from a higher floor by triggering an electronic lock.
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calling card »
A prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.
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chopped liver »
A Jewish food made by frying liver and onions in schmaltz.
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conk out »
To stop functioning.
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devil's advocate »
A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.
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dog my cats »
Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment.
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