ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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all eyes »
Gazing at devotedly.
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beat Banaghan »
An Irish saying of one who tells wonderful stories, or of something which is amazing and remarkable.
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dummy out »
From a video game in the process of localizing that game from a foreign country.
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flogging the land »
Damaging agricultural land through excessive grazing or clearing.
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greasy spoon »
An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.
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in effigy »
Symbolizing, usually as an effigy.
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no prize for guessing »
Used to form expressions emphasizing the unsurprising nature of what follows.
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put by »
To preserve food by canning, freezing, drying, etc.
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rocket scientist »
One specializing in the science or study of rockets and their design.
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set the Thames on fire »
To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.
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trench mouth »
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, a severe bacterial infection of the gums, typically characterized by inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrotized tissue, pain, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, and halitosis.
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urban fabric »
The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.
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way out »
excellent, amazing
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you made your bed, now sleep in it »
A moralizing rejection said to someone looking for an easy out, especially of a situation they put themselves into.
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