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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about turn »
A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
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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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agree to disagree »
To tolerate each other's opinion and stop arguing; to acknowledge that an agreement will not be reached.
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answer on a postcard »
To give a brief answer or opinion.
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April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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at a pinch »
By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky..
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at a pinch »
in an emergency
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at all hours »
Late into the night or early morning; when people ought to be sleeping.
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bail out »
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.
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bawdy basket »
The twenty-third rank of canters, who carry pins, tape, ballads, and obscene books to sell, but live mostly by stealing.
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be of two minds »
To be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.
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beg to differ »
To differ strongly in opinion or interpretation.
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blow hot and cold »
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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