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always late and a penny shortSomeone who is late with a birthday or anniversary wishRate it:

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always the bridesmaid, never the brideAlternative form of always a bridesmaid, never a brideRate it:

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ambire aliquem (always with Acc. of person)to solicit the vote or favour of some one.Rate it:

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an offer one can't refuseAn offer from one side in any transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.Rate it:

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an offer one can't refuseAn offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.Rate it:

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anaconda mortgageA loan arrangement in which all of the money borrowed from a lender, for whatever purpose, is secured by one's home, land, and other property.Rate it:

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and finallyA light news story reserved for the end of a bulletin when there is a lack of more important items; typically involving animals or other features supposed to be amusing.Rate it:

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and the likeAnd other similar items.Rate it:

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angle of attackUsed other than as an idiom: see angle, attack.Rate it:

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answer toUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see answer,‎ to.Rate it:

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any oldUsed other than as an idiom: see any, old.Rate it:

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any other businessThe last item on the agenda for a meeting, when any matter not already dealt with may be raised. Abbreviations: a.o.b., AOB.Rate it:

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AOBAny other business.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/I am X, hear me YUsed to draw attention to what one has to say. X can be anything; Y is usually "roar", but can be some other noise that X habitually makes.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/if Eskimos have N words for snow, X have Y words for ZUsed to suggest by analogy that Y has frequent interaction with Z or spends substantial time thinking about Z. Often used with other language, country or region stereotypes.Rate it:

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après skiA place "after skiing". Typically a bar or pub where people go after a day on the slopes to ease off and meet other people.Rate it:

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après-skiA place "after skiing". Typically a bar or pub where people go after a day on the slopes to ease off and meet other people.Rate it:

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are you blindUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see are,‎ you,‎ blind.Rate it:

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are you deafUsed other than as an idiom: see are, you, deaf.Rate it:

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are you taking any medicationsAsked mostly by doctors and nurses to ascertain whether certain drugs should not be given to patients, as they may interact adversely with other medications.Rate it:

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are you taking any medications?Asked mostly by doctors and nurses to ascertain whether certain drugs should not be given to patients, as they may interact adversely with other medications.Rate it:

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area of influenceUsed other than as an idiom: see area, influence.Rate it:

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argue downUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see argue,‎ down.Rate it:

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armchair quarterbacksomeone who sits back and tries to second-guess or give advice about the quarterback, coach or other players, but who is not involved in the gameRate it:

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arrows in your quiverTo have more arrows in your quiver means you have other ideas, options, resources, alternative ways and/or strategies to accomplish a goalRate it:

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arse aboutUsed other than as an idiom: see arse, about.Rate it:

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artful dodgerOne who deftly evades obstacles, pursuers, inconveniences, or other difficulties.Rate it:

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as above, so belowWhat happens on one level of reality also happens on every other level; the microcosm and macrocosm behave alike.Rate it:

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as inUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see as,‎ in.Rate it:

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as it isUsed other than as an idiom: see as, it, is.Rate it:

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as muchUsed other than as an idiom: see as, much.Rate it:

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as often as notMore or less half of the time; on many occasions but not always; frequently.Rate it:

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as soon asUsed other than as an idiom: see as, soon.Rate it:

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as well asUsed other than as an idiom: see as, well.Rate it:

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ask the questionUsed other than as an idiom: to ask a given question.Rate it:

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assiduum esse cum aliquoto be always in some one's company.Rate it:

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assume the positionOften used other than as an idiom: to assume a given position.Rate it:

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at cross-purposesMutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.Rate it:

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at each other's throatsIn mutual conflict.Rate it:

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at itUsed other than as an idiom: see at, it.Rate it:

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At The Drop of a HatOn the spot, without getting late, always ready to doRate it:

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at the feet ofUsed other than as an idiom: Situated near the feet of.Rate it:

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até maisUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see até, mais.Rate it:

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aunt fuckerUsed other than as an idiom: see aunt, fucker.Rate it:

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autant vaut être mordu d'un chien que d'une chienneOne evil is as bad as the other.Rate it:

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autrement ditIn other wordsRate it:

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avec lui c'est toujours demainHe always procrastinates.Rate it:

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avoir la main heureuseTo be lucky at cards (or, at other things).Rate it:

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avoir toujours la bourse à la mainTo have always one’s hand in one’s pocket.Rate it:

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avoir toujours le pied en l'airTo be always on the go.Rate it:

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