all the time »
Always; constantly; for the complete duration.
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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling of disappointment and frustration.
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bag of rations »
A fussy or overly zealous military superior.
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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all »
Having experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.
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birds of the feather flock together »
People who are alike physically tend to congregate and socialize together, despite government efforts at forced integration.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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bring forward »
To call up for consideration.
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burst someone's bubble »
To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.
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business end »
The part of a tool or other similar item, that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held.
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champ at the bit »
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
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chomp at the bit »
To show impatience or frustration when delayed.
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chump change »
An amount of remuneration, reward, or other monetary recompense considered to be insultingly small.
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clogs to clogs in three generations »
(UK) Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchild
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