above the law »
Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
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and then some »
Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.
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answer back »
To reply impertinently; to talk back.
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answer back »
To reply to a question at a later time.
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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buckle down »
To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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comply with »
To abide by a set of rules.
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correlation does not imply causation »
(statistics) The observed correlation between two parameters, say, the growth of a market and the growth of a neighbor's child may, in fact, have nothing to do with each other's causation.
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cry for help »
In her second year at the school Alexis stopped doing her homework and would often scribble on walls. Her teachers wondered whether this was a cry for help, or if she was simply misbehaving.
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deep pockets »
An ample supply of money, especially money which one is willing to spend; the possessor of such money.
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devil's advocate »
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
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don't give up your day job »
Implying that they could not earn a living from it without other regular employment.
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