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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bridge »
An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
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change hands »
To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.
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fall in »
Of a soldier, to get into position in a rank.
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fall in line »
C. 2004, Career Soldiers, "Won't Waste My Life".
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hot mess »
A warm meal, usually cooked in a large pot, often similar to a stew or porridge; or, service of such a heated meal to soldiers.
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knock down »
Sold with a blow from the gavel.
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meat market »
A market where meat is sold.
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one of his majesty's bad bargains »
A worthless soldier, a malingeror.
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sell »
To be sold.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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sell-by date »
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
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senior note »
A bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt must be repaid before other creditors receive any payment.
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snake oil »
A type of 19th century patent medicine sold in the United States that claimed to contain snake fat, supposedly a Native American remedy for various ailments.
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soldier on »
To continue or persist, despite adversity or difficulty.
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weekend warrior »
A part-time soldier, or reservist.
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