against all odds »
Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
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all nations »
A composition of all the different spirits sold in a dram-shop, collected in a vessel into which the drainings of the bottles and quartern pots are emptied.
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arse about face »
Something that is placed or arranged the opposite way to the way it should be.
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assume the mantle »
To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.
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at loose ends »
In an uncertain position or situation.
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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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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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be at one's beck and call »
To be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.
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bed of roses »
A comfortable or luxurious position.
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bench jockey »
A baseball term for a player, coach or manager who is annoying and distracts opposition players and umpires from his team's dugout bench with verbal repartee.
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bring down »
To make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power.
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bring up »
To bring from a lower position to a higher position.
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bump up »
To give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.
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bundle of nerves »
A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition.
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but then »
Then again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.
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