am I right or am I right »
Rhetorical question from somebody who has stated what they consider to be an unassailable truth.
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angel's advocate »
Someone who sees what's good about an idea and supports it.
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are your ears burning »
Said of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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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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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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at large »
In general; as a whole.
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autem diver »
Pickpockets who practice in churches; also churchwardens and overseers of the poor.
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babe in the woods »
A person who is innocent, naive, inexperienced, or helpless.
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babe magnet »
A person, especially a man, to whom women are attracted.
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back-cloth star »
An actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to gain more attention to himself.
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backseat driver »
A passenger in a car who insists on giving the driver directions.
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bad apple »
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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bad egg »
Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
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badge bunny »
A woman who is romantically attracted to police officers and who seeks out their companionship.
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bang up cove »
A dashing fellow who spends his money freely.
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