a million times »
by a factor of a million
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a penny saved is a penny earned »
A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime
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about time »
Close to the right time.
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about time »
Far past the desired time.
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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all along »
The entire time; always.
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all at once »
All at the same time; all together.
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all the time »
Always; constantly; for the complete duration.
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all the time »
Very often; frequently.
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all things come to those who wait »
(dated) A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.
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all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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along about »
Approximately; at around some time.
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answer back »
To reply to a question at a later time.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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