a drop in the bucket »
An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.
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according to »
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
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according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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act out »
To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
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admiral of the blue »
A landlord or publican wearing a blue apron, as was formerly the custom among men of that vocation.
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against all odds »
Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
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all eyes »
Having prominent eyes.
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all walks of life »
All professions, lifestyles or social classes.
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all's well that ends well »
Problems do not matter if things turn out well in the end.
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along about »
Approximately; at around some time.
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amateur hour »
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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apron string hold »
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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as good as one's word »
Faithful to a promise one has made.
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