ballpoint pen »
writing implement
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handwriting on the wall »
Alternative form of writing on the wall. A divine prediction or sentence to fate.
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in black and white »
Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.
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little pitchers have big ears »
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.1844, Charlotte M. Yonge, Abbeychurch, ch. 2:Seeing me listening to something she was saying to Mamma, she turned round upon me with that odious proverb, "Little pitchers have long ears."1939, "Bedtime Bedlam," Time, 17 Apr.:A caution to U. S. parents, but a joy to radio merchandising, is the dread truth that little pitchers have big ears.2002, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, ISBN 9780743455961, p. 185:I suppose he might say pushed or went woowoo, but took a shit is, I fear, very much in the ballpark (little pitchers have big ears, after all).
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not touch something with a ten foot pole »
Ambrose Bierce , The Fiend's Delight In conclusion, his respect for letter-writing ladies is so great that he would not touch one of them with a ten-foot pole.
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on spec »
I'm writing an article on spec. I hope some magazine will buy it.
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paper »
A sheet material used for writing on or printing on , usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
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poison pen »
A usually intentionally rude, spiteful, and/or condescending piece of writing directed at a person, group, lifestyle, way of thought, or other target.
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purple prose »
Extravagant or flowery writing, especially in a literary work.
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slip of the pen »
A mistake in handwriting.
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the pen is mightier than the sword »
More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.
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three Rs »
The basic education any child can expect to receive, but not necessarily limited to reading, writing and arithmetic.
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three Rs »
The basic education received in primary schools. Literally; reading, writing and arithmetic.
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tone down »
To make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.
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write down »
Down in writing; to record something.
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write up »
To produce by writing.
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