brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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close, but no cigar »
That's almost correct, but not quite.
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not quite »
Almost, very nearly.
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on the tip of one's tongue »
Known but not quite remembered.
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out of place »
Amongst all those horsey people I felt quite out of place.
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quite a bit »
A considerable amount.
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sort of »
Approximately; in a way; partially; not quite; somewhat.
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well to do »
quite wealthy
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