accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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as for »
with reference to
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at will »
At one's preference; as one sees fit.
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black-on-black »
A reference to interactions between black people .
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by one's own hand »
As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.
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cheat sheet »
Any summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, a crib sheet.
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cite chapter and verse »
To provide specific references from an authoritative book, as the Bible or a book of statutes or rules, to support a statement.
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come out of the closet »
To tell others about homosexuality, bisexuality or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.
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druthers »
Wishes, preferences, or ways.
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every time »
Used to express a strong preference for something.
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hand over fist »
Quickly or in great quantity, especially in reference to earning money.
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hot mess »
Refers to a person, thing, or situation in such a state of disarray or disapproval by peers, often in reference to physical appearance, perceived to be disastrously embarrassing, pitiful, or beyond repair.
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many happy returns »
A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!.
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night person »
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours, and who usually sleeps during part of the daytime.
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