all the time »
Very often; frequently.
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all things being equal »
Without considering or being affected by external factors.
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am I right or am I right »
Rhetorical question from somebody who has stated what they consider to be an unassailable truth.
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and change »
And some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.
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answer back »
To reply to a question at a later time.
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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arm to the teeth »
To equip thoroughly with weapons.
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as long as »
Depending upon some condition or requirement; provided that; if, assuming; so long as.
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as you sow, so shall you reap »
The personal consequences of one's actions are in proportion to the good or bad intentions towards others.
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ask around »
To enquire about something to different people.
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ask for »
request
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ask for »
make a request
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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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