and counting »
Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
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as if »
As though; in a manner suggesting.
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ask for »
To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.
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asphalt jungle »
A city or urban area, where the landscape is covered by pavement and the environment is alienating and unsafe.
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assault and battery »
. This legal distinction exists only in jurisdictions that distinguish assault as threatened violence rather than actual violence.
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at all »
Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero; to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.
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at odds »
In disagreement; conflicting.
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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 at you »
Used to return a greeting.
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back off »
To lower the setting of.
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bad news »
An irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.
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bail out on »
To abandon, or stop supporting someone or something.
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balancing act »
An effort to manage many conflicting or competing items or interests.
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balloon goes up »
Something exciting or dangerous begins.
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