about turn »
An about face; a military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing.
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all nations »
A composition of all the different spirits sold in a dram-shop, collected in a vessel into which the drainings of the bottles and quartern pots are emptied.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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barrel »
A solid drum, or a hollow cylinder or case.
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be left holding the baby »
To be left with the responsibility of resolving a problem.
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be on the edge of one's seat »
To be in suspense; to wait eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.
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bet the farm »
To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.
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break up »
To dissolve; to part.
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bridge »
An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
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built like a tank »
Broad shouldered and of solid, muscular build.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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call it even »
To declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.
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can of worms »
A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex.
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change hands »
To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.
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clothes don't make the man »
An aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.
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