at sixes and sevens »
In a state of dispute or disagreement.
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at the drop of a hat »
Without any hesitation; instantly.
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at the high port »
At once; unhesitatingly; quickly and vigorously.
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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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back burner »
A state of low urgency; a state of low current importance.
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bad news »
An irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.
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bang to rights »
Caught red-handed; in a guilty state.
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barge in »
To intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.
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barnburner »
Liberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.
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barrow man »
A man under sentence of transportation; alluding to the convicts at Woolwich, who are principally employed in wheeling barrows full of brick or dirt.
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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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beg to differ »
To differ strongly in opinion or interpretation.
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big shot »
A person with a reputation of importance or power.
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blood is thicker than water »
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.1866, Anthony Trollope, The Belton Estate, ch. 30,Blood is thicker than water, is it not? If cousins are not friends, who can be?circa 1915, Lucy Fitch Perkins, The Scotch Twins, ch. 5,The old clans are scattered now, but blood is thicker than water still, and you're welcome to the fireside of your kinsman!
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blot one's copy book »
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
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