Après-ski »
A place "after skiing". Typically a bar or pub where people go after a day on the slopes to ease off and meet other people.
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at sea »
On the ocean or sea, typically of a ship or person aboard a ship.
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bridge »
A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
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center field »
The defensive position in the outfield in the middle, typically played by a player that can run fast.
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company »
A military unit, typically consisting of two or three platoons.
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face up to »
To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
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five-finger discount »
Theft or pilferage, typically of a small item; shoplifting.
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flower »
Typically including sepals, petals, stamens, and ovaries; often conspicuously colourful.
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happily ever after »
Living happily until death. Typically associated with fairy tales.
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has-been »
A formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.
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knocked up »
"pregnant", typically outside of marriage.
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long drink »
Any drink containing more than 5 ounces of liquid and less than 9 ounces. Typically, a long drink will have lots of ice and mixer.
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on average »
Usually, typically; as a rule; as often as not.
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park the car in Harvard Yard »
A sentence used to illustrate that the Boston accent is non-rhotic; typically pronounced "pahk the cah in Hahvad Yahd".
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power chord »
A chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.
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