abound in »
To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by.
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abound with »
To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by.
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bag and baggage »
All one's possessions.
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borganism »
An organization of autonomous organisms that exhibit collectivism: individual "units" that have merged to yield a unified construct. Such an amalgam may possess a collective consciousness, arguably an emergent phenomenon of social networking.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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brown thumb »
Lack of skill at growing plants; something possessed by a poor gardener.
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clean out »
To empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from.
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corner the market »
To have exclusive possession; to possess something to a high or excessive degree.
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crown jewels »
A prized possession or asset.
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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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easy street »
A carefree situation or lifestyle, especially as resulting from possession of wealth.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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fall off a truck »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a person's possession without having been paid for; to be acquired illegally.
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fall off the back of a lorry »
Of an item of merchandise, to come into a perons's possession without having been paid for; to have been acquired illegally.
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get it »
To possess a preferred outlook on a given issue or issues.
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