and then some »
Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.
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battle cry »
By extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.
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bridge »
A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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cite chapter and verse »
To provide specific references from an authoritative book, as the Bible or a book of statutes or rules, to support a statement.
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come on »
A statement or sometimes action reflecting sexual or relational interest.
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diamonds are a girl's best friend »
A statement that suggests, while love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable in the long run.
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double talk »
Lying, especially in a formal political statement.
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drive-by media »
Media professionals who "spray" a bunch of repetitive misstatements, mistaken and misinterpreted news reports to cause excitement and confusion. They then figuratively "drive off" leaving the cleanup of their mess and hysteria to others, to correct and properly explain and interpret.
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for my money »
Used to mark a statement made by the speaker as an opinion or something not known with certainty.
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from my cold, dead hands »
A statement that something will not be taken away from you until the day you die.
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give hostage to fortune »
To take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.
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go to sleep »
An expression used to dismiss an extremely foolish statement, or to dismiss somebody that one does not feel like talking to.
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hear, hear »
Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
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knock on wood »
To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted my a presumptuous statement.
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