at all »
Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero; to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.
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bat an eyelash »
To react in any slight way; to respond.
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bat an eyelid »
To react in any slight way; to respond.
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be in a spot of bother »
To have a slight problem, to be in a predicament.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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catch a buzz »
To become slightly inebriated, but not yet be drunk.
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cold shoulder »
A deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.
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kind of »
Slightly; somewhat; sort of.
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not give a monkey's »
Not to have the slightest interest or concern.
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one up »
To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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one-up »
To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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touch up »
To make slight corrections or adjustments; to fill in or perfect.
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touched in the head »
Demented, slightly mentally deficient.
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trigger-happy »
Inclined to react excessively or violently at the slightest provocation.
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