at loggerheads »
Unable to agree; opposing.
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chalkface »
A cliff or quarry exposing chalk, e.g. the White Cliffs of Dover.
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larger-than-life »
Very imposing, renowned, or impressively influential.
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pitched battle »
A hostile engagement involving sustained, full-scale fighting between opposing forces in close combat.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner.
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so much for »
An expression of disregard, or resignation; something said upon giving up, quitting, or disposing of something.
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tall in the saddle »
Imposing, impressive; resolute; manly.
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up against »
Facing; challenging, or opposing.
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