above the salt »
Of high standing or honor.
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at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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bee's knees »
Something excellent, outstanding.
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bulletproof »
Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.
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by one's lights »
According to one's understanding.
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charity mugger »
A person employed by a charity, or by an intermediary fundraising agency employed by the charity, who stands in the street and invites passersby to set up standing orders or direct debits to make regular donations to the charity.
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clue stick »
A metaphorical stick used to beat information or understanding into a slow learner.
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dead last »
The standings, often by a considerable margin to the next-to-last-place finisher or after an exceptionally poor showing or season.
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fair enough »
An expression used to concede a point; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.
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fall over »
To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position.
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get a handle on »
To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.
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head and shoulders »
To a considerable degree; better; outstanding.
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honorable mention »
An award or recognition given to something that does not make it to a higher standing but is worth mentioning in an honorable way.
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in black and white »
Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
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in spite of »
Despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding.
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