out of whole cloth »
Fabricated, fictitious.
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outside world »
The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.
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over and out »
Used to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.
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over and over »
Repeatedly; again and again; many times.
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over the moon »
Delighted, thrilled.
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over the top »
Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; outrageous.
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over the transom »
Said of an unsolicited work submitted for publication.
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paper »
A written document that reports scientific or academic research and is usually subjected to peer review before publication in a scientific journal or in the proceedings of a scientific or academic meeting .
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par for the course »
To be expected; normal; common; usual.
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part and parcel »
An integral or essential piece; that which must be done or accepted as part of something else.
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party crasher »
Someone who attempts and often gains entry to a party or club to which they were not invited, often using social engineering techniques. The party crasher usually tries to blend into the party so as not to be kicked out.
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pea patch »
A small piece of land planted with peas.
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penny for your thoughts »
Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.
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pissing contest »
An argument which is instigated, or exacerbated while consuming alcohol.
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play dumb »
To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.
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