a few sandwiches short of a picnic »
Exhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.
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a great deal »
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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a life of its own »
An independent existence with some characteristics of life.
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a little bird told me »
Of information which was gathered from a source not to be overtly exposed.
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above and beyond »
More than is expected or required.
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above the law »
Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
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according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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act out »
To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
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act out »
To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.
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ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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air out »
To expose to air; to leave open or spread out, as to allow odor or moisture to dissipate.
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all at once »
Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.
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all but »
nearly; except that
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