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...and that's the way it isThe phrase "...and that's the way it is" is used to repeat Walter Kronkite's quote and/or to signify the conclusion of something like a piece of new news or that elude to the fact that what was just said is true or an account of something that really did happen; a way of putting a stamp of approval on what was just stated; same as "and there you have it folks"Rate it:

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à (la) portée de la voixWithin call.Rate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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account forTo explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.Rate it:

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account ofTo esteem; to prize; to value.Rate it:

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account toTo answer to; to be responsible to.Rate it:

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ACDNRAutomatic Call Dispenser: Not Ready.Rate it:

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ad arma conclamare (Liv. 3. 50)to call to arms.Rate it:

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alicui expensum ferre aliquidto put a thing down to a man's account.Rate it:

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all hands on deck!Nautical call for all ships crew to come topside and man their usual station. Work challenge or approaching gale threatens safety of crew and vessel.Rate it:

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allow forTo take into account when making plans.Rate it:

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and be done with itUsed to terminate discussion or delay with a call to actionRate it:

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answer toTo be accountable or responsible to; to account to; to report to.Rate it:

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appeler un chat un chatTo call something what it is; to call a spade a spade.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X me and call me YIndicates awe, amazement.Rate it:

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at one's beck and callIn servitude to; at one’s command.Rate it:

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barking up the wrong treeA judgement call and assertion to another that he has miscalculated the reality of a situation.Rate it:

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battre l'appelTo call to arms.Rate it:

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be at one's beck and callTo be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.Rate it:

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beck and callSummons and control, in a position of servitude or as an attendant.Rate it:

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beyond the call of dutyAlternative form of above and beyond the call of duty.Rate it:

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bite of the reality sandwichA wake-up call, a reality check.Rate it:

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blow up someone's phoneTo call or text someone constantly.Rate it:

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Blow Your Own HornTo boast about your own capabilities or feats, to give a detailed account of your achievements and seek other people’s attention, to excessively praise and brag about yourselfRate it:

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boo boo(or Boo, for short) a term of endearment; something you call a loved one/someone you care about; See also other definitions of "boo boo" and "Boo Boo"Rate it:

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bring forwardTo call up for consideration.Rate it:

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c'est le chien de jean de nivelle, il s'enfuit quand on l'appelleThe more you call him, the more he runs away, like John de Nivelle’s dog.Rate it:

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c'est parler celaThat is what I call talking.Rate it:

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call 'em as one sees 'emTo candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.Rate it:

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call (someone) out (on something)to challenge or expose someone that has done or is doing the wrong thing or to say something they said or did isn't right or trueRate it:

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call a spade a spadeTo speak the truth; to say things as they really are.Rate it:

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call an ambulanceUse a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulanceRate it:

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call an audibleTo change plans at the last minute because of information that is recently revealed.Rate it:

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call awayTo summon; to cause to depart.Rate it:

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call backRequest for a second interview or audition, following a successful initial interview.Rate it:

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call downTo pray for; to request from God.Rate it:

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call forTo ask for in a loud voice.Rate it:

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call forTo shout out in order to summon.Rate it:

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call forTo request, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo necessitate, demand.Rate it:

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call forTo stop at a place and ask for.Rate it:

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call forthTo induce, inspire.Rate it:

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call inTo communicate with a base etc, by telephone.Rate it:

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call inTo summon someone, especially for help or advice.Rate it:

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call inTo withdraw something from sale or circulation.Rate it:

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call it a dayTo cease the activity for the day.Rate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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call it a dayTo retire.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo go to bed to sleep.Rate it:

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call it a nightTo cease what one has been doing for the night.Rate it:

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