a life of its own »
An independent existence with some characteristics of life.
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after all »
In the end; anyway; referring to something that was believed to be the case, but has now been shown not to be.
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after one's own heart »
Of a person: having the same ideas, opinions or behaviour as oneself.
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angle for farthings »
To beg out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.
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another nail in one's coffin »
One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
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arse over tit »
Tumbling; falling; upside-down; unstable or unbalanced.
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arsy varsey »
Tumbling upside down; head over heels.
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ass over teakettle »
Tumbling upside down.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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batten down »
To close or make watertight, referring to hatches and cargo.
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batten down the hatches »
Prepare for trouble.
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be still my heart »
Calm down, this situation is too exciting or overly distressing.
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bear down »
To approach another vessel from windward.
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