tell the truth »
To speak frankly.
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the nose knows »
Despite the addressee's belief that the speaker was unaware of something, the speaker, in fact, was already aware.
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there you have it »
Used to introduce a speaker's interpretation of what has just transpired or been described.
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to all intents and purposes »
For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.
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today we are all »
An expression indicating that the speaker empathizes with members of an identifiable group that was the subject of a disaster, and projects that others empathize as well.
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tongue-tied »
Unable to speak; at a loss for words.
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turn the air blue »
To speak a stream of bad language; to curse and swear.
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unwashed masses »
Of people who are considered by someone to be somehow uneducated, uninformed, godless, or in some other way unqualified for inclusion in the speaker's elite circles.
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waste breath »
To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
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weigh in »
To bring in one's weight, metaphorically speaking, to bear on an issue.
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whistle in the dark »
To speak of something despite having little knowledge of it.
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