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'tis the seasonIndicating that it is the time of year around Christmas, and that things associated with that time period are happening or likely to happen.Rate it:

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à la rondearoundRate it:

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à perte de vueAs far as the eye can reach.Rate it:

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a pint’s a pound the world arounda pint = a pound, of liquid; an expression that helps people remember that a pint weighs the same as a pound (in liquid measure)Rate it:

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à sa portée (or, à portée de sa main)Within his reach.Rate it:

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albatross around one's neckSomething that one is associated with that keeps one from succeeding in what they want to achieve.Rate it:

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Albatross Around Your NeckA person or a thing you feel like a burden and you always want to avoid and get rid of, something bad you did and want to avoid discussing or someone else recall it againRate it:

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albatross round one's neckAlternative form of albatross around one's neck.Rate it:

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alone in a crowdFeeling as though one does not fit in with the people around one.Rate it:

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along aboutApproximately; at around some time.Rate it:

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amplissimos honorum gradus assequi, adipiscito reach the highest grade of office.Rate it:

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apron stringOne of the pair of strings or narrow sewn cloth strips used to fasten an apron around the wearer's waist.Rate it:

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argue downTo haggle with to reach a lower price.Rate it:

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argue outTo discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.Rate it:

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arm's lengthBarely within reach.Rate it:

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around robin hood's barnThe long way around; a roundabout or circuitous route.Rate it:

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around robin hood's barnAll over the place.Rate it:

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around the bendCrazy, insane.Rate it:

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around the clockAll the time or seemingly all the time; constantly.Rate it:

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around the cornerImminent.Rate it:

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around the hornA difficult or precarious route that is less advisable than a simpler alternative; also, in baseball, throwing the ball from third base to second to firstRate it:

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around the HornVia shipboard communications, formerly metal tubes with earhorn-like ends.Rate it:

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around the HornFollowing the extremely hazardous naval route around Cape Horn, the southernmost point in South America.Rate it:

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arrive atTo reach.Rate it:

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arse aroundTo behave in a clownish, irresponsible or inefficient manner.Rate it:

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ask aroundTo enquire about something to different people.Rate it:

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at handReadily available; within easy reach; nearby.Rate it:

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balls aroundAlternative form of balls aboutRate it:

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bandy aroundTo talk about something with others, but without knowing the exact facts or truth of the matter.Rate it:

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bang aroundTo make a lot of percussive noise while doing an activity.Rate it:

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basement battlerA team in or around the relegation zone.Rate it:

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bat a thousandTo reach first base on every at-bat.Rate it:

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bat aroundWhen at least nine batters bat in a half inning.Rate it:

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bat aroundTo discuss.Rate it:

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battle outTo argue or fight over and reach a conclusion; to air out one's grievances.Rate it:

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be aroundTo be alive, existent, or present.Rate it:

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Beat Around the BushTo avoid getting to some point or answering any question that is relevant, the approach of some people, which is quite far from the real objective or center of focus.Rate it:

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beat around the bushevasive responses, implausible explanations, extrapolations instead of explanations.Rate it:

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beat around the bushTo delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.Rate it:

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beat around the bushTo treat a topic but omit its main points, often intentionally.Rate it:

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beating around the bushAvoiding factual responses, offering evasive statements, presenting dubious evidence.Rate it:

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big guyA term of endearment, usually addressed toward an all-around good male person.Rate it:

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bigger fish to fryA higher valued result or target to reach.Rate it:

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Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the BushIt is better to remain satisfied with what you have earned or you have got, rather than craving for what is out of reach or difficult to get hold ofRate it:

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black eyefacial injury where the area around the eye(s) turn blackish, bluish purpleRate it:

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blow pastTo easily overcome or go around a safeguard or limit.Rate it:

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boil overTo reach the point where aggressive action is taken.Rate it:

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bomb aroundThe drive around at speed for pleasure.Rate it:

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bones to the late comersIf you are invited to a party (marriage /dinner /lunch) and you happen to reach there late, only the bones that are left by the people who arrived earlier than you, will be waiting for you.Rate it:

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boss aroundTo act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.Rate it:

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