busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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but then »
Then again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.
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buy to let »
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it.
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by heart »
Knowing completely; as having committed completely to memory.
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by the Grace of God »
By divine right.
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by virtue of »
Because of; on the grounds of; by reason of; due to; based on.
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call 'em as one sees 'em »
To candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.
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call in »
To summon someone, especially for help or advice.
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call it a day »
To cease the activity for the day.
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call it quits »
To conclude; to quit or stop an activity.
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call on »
To visit somebody; to pay a call.
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call out »
To order into service; to summon into service.
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call up »
An order to report for military service.
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calling card »
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
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calling card »
An attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.
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