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quantity theory of money
Economic theory claiming that an increase in the amount of money in circulation causes a proportionate increase in prices. The theory dates from the 17th century and was elaborated by the US economist Irving Fisher (1867-1947).		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
nemesis theory
Theory of animal extinction, suggesting that a sister star to the sun caused extinction of groups of animals such as dinosaurs. The theory holds that the movement of this as yet undiscovered star disrupts the Oort cloud of comets every 26 million years, resulting in the Earth suffering an increased bombardment from comets at these times.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
negative/positive
In photography, a reverse image, which when printed is again reversed, restoring the original scene. It was invented by Fox Talbot in c.1834.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
neighbourhood watch
In Britain, a local crime-prevention scheme. Under police supervision, groups of residents agree to increase watchfulness in order to prevent crimes such as burglary and vandalism in their area.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
motor effect
Tendency of a wire carrying an electric current in a magnetic field to move.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
grey market
Dealing in shares using methods that are legal but officially frowned upon - for example, before issue and flotation.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
yepper
Yes for sure		added by anonymous
3 years ago
white savior
An embedded reflex by those from unquestioned privilege to outline the solution to Black social struggles and systemic racism.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
institutional racism
Institutional racism is a form of racism that is embedded as normal practice within society or an organisation.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
sprung rhythm
In poetry, a sprung rhythm is a heavily accented verse rhythm with an irregular number of unstressed syllables in each unit of metre.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
lo siento
It means "I am sorry" in the sense of apology or sympathy.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
spun rather an impossible yarn
Tell or create a lengthy		added by anonymous
3 years ago
remember p's and q's
To remember your manners and always remain polite.		added by Rajanshukla
3 years ago
horse play
To fool around		added by anonymous
3 years ago
a purple patch
British (Informal) a run of success or good fortune. "people expect him to score in every game now he's hit a purple patch."		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
through in through out
When in depth explaining something. Something so deep in meaning.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
cheater cheater pumpkin eater
When someone is cheating.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
gone like hotcakes
Went very quickly.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
stupid dumb
being a stupid person and a dumb person		added by anonymous
3 years ago
selective outrage
When one's prejudiced or biased demeanours come to light to show their disgrace towards a particular group she another group has done the same thing.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
bucket of militancy
Full of aggression		added by takkritika1
3 years ago
shit on a shingle
sausage gravy on toast		added by anonymous
3 years ago
a cauliflower ear
An ear that has been permanently swollen and disfigured as a result of being repeatedly struck. Often a feature of a veteran boxer or rugby player.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
on a napoleonic scale
on a huge, ambitious scale.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
every bullet has its billet
Fate determines who shall be killed.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
in the family way
to become pregnant		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
en español: dígale a la pastora rebeca que nos complace que ella se haya hecho cargo del ministerio.
in English: Please tell Pastor Rebeca that we are please that she has taken over the ministry.		added by anonymous
3 years ago
get your s*** together
Get organized		added by anonymous
3 years ago
lightning chess
A form of chess in which each player must move much faster than normal. Time is controlled by a clock or a buzzer. If a player fails to make the time control he or she forfeits the game. Also known as speed chess.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
takes the wraps off
to reveal something hidden or secret		added by anonymous
3 years ago
play the giddy goat
to behave wildly, irresponsibly.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
intellectual myopia
a phrase coined for stupidity.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
the ivy can grow no higher than its host
A remark made by the French philosopher Descartes about critics: No matter how clever a critic may be, he can never surpass the writer on whom he is dependent.		added by RobertHaigh
3 years ago
neither heaven nor hell
A person very unconfirmed undecided or uncertain		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
to be a lonley island
A person who singles out himself from others group consistently.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
a fair season
A right time		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
actors more & stages few
A situation where more are in demand but lacking enough provisions or when right options are scanty or less.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
peeble in own shoe
Trouble but within group, self. Problem of one's own known to self more than others could be explained to.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
not courageous than mouse
Someone being very fearful and scared of things.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
twisted truth
Thoughtfully slyly lie. Confusing and uphelding the words/matter said on account of others faith though it's not true but slyly faltering facts.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
flower not but flowers petal.
Get a good small bit of big thing, matter, incidence.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
old man's word
Valueable talk/ suggestion etc.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
eye & smile at same time
Suggestive coincidence		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
to be of the peak
To be at the highest point in something of their own. Applies to person thing, season anything related.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
own count
Own suppositon or derivation.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
wasp curved
Of Woman. To have a beautiful figure		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
dusky eyes
Grey beautiful Eyes that seem to express much feelings.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
scanning eyes
Very observant		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
gutter mouth
One who speaks very bad		added by SmartSam
3 years ago
of the class
To be of the particular section, community, class.		added by SmartSam
3 years ago

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