act on »
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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by the way »
[...] I had counted on a life-lease of the profits, whereas I only received those of a few short years. But this is by the way.
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come in »
Of a broadcast, such as radio or television, to have a strong enough signal to be able to be received well.
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go down »
To be received or accepted.
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how do you like them apples »
Directed jestingly or mockingly at someone who has received surprising information, ridiculing the situation.
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pronunciamiento »
A military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century. They received this designation because coups were usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.
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three Rs »
The basic education received in primary schools. Literally; reading, writing and arithmetic.
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