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Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)A wild goose never laid a tame egg
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
1. (idiomatic) most things are inherited and predetermined
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a wild goose never laid a tame egg
1. (idiomatic) most things are inherited and predetermined
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A world of difference
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When comparing two things or situations, the expression a world of difference means that there is a vast difference between them.
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A swimming pool would make a world of difference in this climate.
When comparing two things or situations, the expression a world of difference means that there is a vast difference between them.
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A swimming pool would make a world of difference in this climate.
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Aaron's beard
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Aaron's beard (plural Aaron's beards)
1. (botany) A common name for several plants, which have tufts of stamens.
(a) Cymbalaria muralis (ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy)
(b) Hypericum calycinum (great St. John's-wort, Jerusalem star)
(c) Saxifraga stolonifera (creeping saxifrage, strawberry geranium)
(d) Opuntia leucotricha (arborescent prickl
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Aaron's beard (plural Aaron's beards)
1. (botany) A common name for several plants, which have tufts of stamens.
(a) Cymbalaria muralis (ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy)
(b) Hypericum calycinum (great St. John's-wort, Jerusalem star)
(c) Saxifraga stolonifera (creeping saxifrage, strawberry geranium)
(d) Opuntia leucotricha (arborescent prickl
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Abbreviated piece of nothing
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This slang expression refers to someone who is considered to be insignificant or worthless.
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Bob doesn't think much of his new colleague. He calls him an 'abbreviated piece of nothing'.
This slang expression refers to someone who is considered to be insignificant or worthless.
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Bob doesn't think much of his new colleague. He calls him an 'abbreviated piece of nothing'.
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Able to get a word in edgewise
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able to get a word in edgewise 1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Able to participate in the conversation; able to interrupt another person's monologue.
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If I'd been able to get a word in edgewise, I would have told him his pants were on fire.
able to get a word in edgewise 1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Able to participate in the conversation; able to interrupt another person's monologue.
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If I'd been able to get a word in edgewise, I would have told him his pants were on fire.
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About time
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about time (not comparable) 1. Used other than as an idiom: See about, time. 2. Close to the right time. ? It's about time for the wedding to start, let's run to the church. 3. (idiomatic) Far past the desired time.
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Our food has finally arrived. About time too, if you ask me! We've been waiting about 45 minutes for it!
about time (not comparable) 1. Used other than as an idiom: See about, time. 2. Close to the right time. ? It's about time for the wedding to start, let's run to the church. 3. (idiomatic) Far past the desired time.
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Our food has finally arrived. About time too, if you ask me! We've been waiting about 45 minutes for it!
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About to
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about to1. (idiomatic, only with bare infinitive) Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
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He's standing at the edge, and I think he's about to jump.
about to1. (idiomatic, only with bare infinitive) Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
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He's standing at the edge, and I think he's about to jump.
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About turn
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about turn (plural about turns)
1. (UK, military) Of a formation of soldiers, to reverse the direction in which they are facing; an about face.
2. (UK, figuratively, idiomatic) A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
about turn
1. (intransitive, military) To turn to face the opposite direction.
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about turn (plural about turns)
1. (UK, military) Of a formation of soldiers, to reverse the direction in which they are facing; an about face.
2. (UK, figuratively, idiomatic) A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
about turn
1. (intransitive, military) To turn to face the opposite direction.
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About turn / about face
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This term refers to a complete change of opinion or policy.
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The ambassador's recent declarations indicate an about turn in foreign policy.
This term refers to a complete change of opinion or policy.
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The ambassador's recent declarations indicate an about turn in foreign policy.
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Above and beyond
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above and beyond
1. Far more than
? The staff often goes above and beyond what is required
above and beyond (comparative more above and beyond, superlative most above and beyond)
1. (idiomatic) More than is expected or required.
? Boy, they sure wen
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above and beyond
1. Far more than
? The staff often goes above and beyond what is required
above and beyond (comparative more above and beyond, superlative most above and beyond)
1. (idiomatic) More than is expected or required.
? Boy, they sure wen
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Above and beyond the call of duty
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If a person does something which is above and beyond the call of duty, they show a greater degree of courage or effort than is usually required or expected in their job.
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The fire-fighter received a medal for his action which went above and beyond the call of duty.
If a person does something which is above and beyond the call of duty, they show a greater degree of courage or effort than is usually required or expected in their job.
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The fire-fighter received a medal for his action which went above and beyond the call of duty.
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Above board
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If a situation or business is described as above board, it is open, honest and legal.
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There are not secret negotiations. Our dealings have always been above board.
If a situation or business is described as above board, it is open, honest and legal.
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There are not secret negotiations. Our dealings have always been above board.
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Above one's bend
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above one's bend
1. (idiomatic, US, dated) Out of one's control or power.
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above one's bend
1. (idiomatic, US, dated) Out of one's control or power.
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Above the call of duty
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If a person does something which is over and above the call of duty, they show a greater degree of courage or effort than is usually required or expected in their job.
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The fire-fighter received a medal for his action which went above and beyond the call of duty.
If a person does something which is over and above the call of duty, they show a greater degree of courage or effort than is usually required or expected in their job.
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The fire-fighter received a medal for his action which went above and beyond the call of duty.
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Above the curve
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above the curve
1. (idiomatic) With above average innovative performance or quality, especially a trailblazer developing advances before competitors.
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above the curve
1. (idiomatic) With above average innovative performance or quality, especially a trailblazer developing advances before competitors.
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Above the law
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Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
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The emperor is above the law.
You may think you're above the law, but you're not.
Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
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The emperor is above the law.
You may think you're above the law, but you're not.
Deasupra legii
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Scutit de legile care se aplica tuturor celorlalti.
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Imparatul e deasupra legii.
Poti sa crezi ca esti deasupra legii, dar nu esti.
Above the salt
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above the salt
1. (idiomatic) Of high standing or honor.
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above the salt
1. (idiomatic) Of high standing or honor.
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Above water
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above water
1. (idiomatic) Out of difficulty, especially financial.
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above water
1. (idiomatic) Out of difficulty, especially financial.
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Abstract idea
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abstract idea (plural abstract ideas)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see abstract, idea.
2. (metaphysics) An idea separated from a complex object, or from other ideas which naturally accompany it; as the solidity of marble when contemplated apart from its color or figure.
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abstract idea (plural abstract ideas)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see abstract, idea.
2. (metaphysics) An idea separated from a complex object, or from other ideas which naturally accompany it; as the solidity of marble when contemplated apart from its color or figure.
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Abstract verb
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abstract verb (plural abstract verbs)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see abstract, verb.
2. (Slavic grammar) A verb of motion whose motion is multidirectional (as opposed to unidirectional) or indirect, or whose action is repeated or in a series (iterative), instead of being a single, completed action. Abstract verbs are always imperfective in aspect, even with pre
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abstract verb (plural abstract verbs)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see abstract, verb.
2. (Slavic grammar) A verb of motion whose motion is multidirectional (as opposed to unidirectional) or indirect, or whose action is repeated or in a series (iterative), instead of being a single, completed action. Abstract verbs are always imperfective in aspect, even with pre
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Abuse of distress
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abuse of distress
1. (idiomatic, law) a wrongful using of an animal or chattel distrained, by the distrainer
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abuse of distress
1. (idiomatic, law) a wrongful using of an animal or chattel distrained, by the distrainer
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Accident of birth
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accident of birth (plural accidents of birth)
1. (idiomatic) A fact, situation, or personal characteristic, which may be desirable or undesirable, resulting from the circumstances into which a person was born, and which is therefore entirely beyond his or her control.
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accident of birth (plural accidents of birth)
1. (idiomatic) A fact, situation, or personal characteristic, which may be desirable or undesirable, resulting from the circumstances into which a person was born, and which is therefore entirely beyond his or her control.
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Accident waiting to happen
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accident waiting to happen (plural accidents waiting to happen)
1. (idiomatic) A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident
? Someone needs to repair that worn-out old bridge. It's an accident waiting to happen!
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accident waiting to happen (plural accidents waiting to happen)
1. (idiomatic) A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident
? Someone needs to repair that worn-out old bridge. It's an accident waiting to happen!
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Accidentally on purpose
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If you do something intentionally, but pretend it was an accident, you do it accidentally on purpose.
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I accidentally-on-purpose erased his email address, so I couldn't contact him again.
If you do something intentionally, but pretend it was an accident, you do it accidentally on purpose.
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I accidentally-on-purpose erased his email address, so I couldn't contact him again.
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According to
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according to
1. (idiomatic) Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
? According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
2. In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion
3. Depending on.
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according to
1. (idiomatic) Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.
? According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
2. In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion
3. Depending on.
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According to hoyle
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according to Hoyle
1. (idiomatic) In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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according to Hoyle
1. (idiomatic) In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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Ace a test
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If you obtain a very high score or an excellent result, you ace a test or exam.
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Maria's parents said she could go to the party if she aced her English test.
If you obtain a very high score or an excellent result, you ace a test or exam.
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Maria's parents said she could go to the party if she aced her English test.
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Ace in the hole
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ace in the hole (plural aces in the hole)
1. (idiomatic, US, informal) A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage.
? Our ace in the hole left our opponents stupefied; it isn't every day that an NBA star plays street basketball.
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ace in the hole (plural aces in the hole)
1. (idiomatic, US, informal) A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage.
? Our ace in the hole left our opponents stupefied; it isn't every day that an NBA star plays street basketball.
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Ace of spades
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ace of spades (plural aces of spades)
1. Used other than as an idiom: The playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip.
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ace of spades (plural aces of spades)
1. Used other than as an idiom: The playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip.
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Ace up one's sleeve
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ace up one's sleeve (plural aces up one's sleeve)
1. (idiomatic) A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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ace up one's sleeve (plural aces up one's sleeve)
1. (idiomatic) A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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Ace up your sleeve
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If you have an ace up your sleeve, you have something in reserve with which you can gain an advantage.
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Our new product is an ace up our sleeve.
If you have an ace up your sleeve, you have something in reserve with which you can gain an advantage.
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Our new product is an ace up our sleeve.
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Achilles heel
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This expression refers to a vulnerable area or a weak spot, in an otherwise strong situation, that could cause one's downfall or failure.
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He's extremely intelligent, but his inability to speak in public is his Achilles heel.
This expression refers to a vulnerable area or a weak spot, in an otherwise strong situation, that could cause one's downfall or failure.
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He's extremely intelligent, but his inability to speak in public is his Achilles heel.
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Acid test
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To refer to something as 'the acid test' means that it will prove how effective or useful something is. A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.
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The training course was very interesting but the acid test will come when I start my new job.
To refer to something as 'the acid test' means that it will prove how effective or useful something is. A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.
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The training course was very interesting but the acid test will come when I start my new job.
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Acknowledge the corn
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acknowledge the corn
1. (idiomatic) To acknowledge defeat or admit to a mistake; to cop a plea; to admit to a small error but not a larger one.
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acknowledge the corn
1. (idiomatic) To acknowledge defeat or admit to a mistake; to cop a plea; to admit to a small error but not a larger one.
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Acquired taste
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A taste that you dislike when you first try it, but begin to like after trying it several times, is an acquired taste.
Something that is appreciated only after having initially been regarded as unappealing or unpleasant; a person who is regarded as difficult or dislikable but of whom at least some have grown to approve.
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Tony has always loved olives, but for me it was an acquired taste.
A taste that you dislike when you first try it, but begin to like after trying it several times, is an acquired taste.
Something that is appreciated only after having initially been regarded as unappealing or unpleasant; a person who is regarded as difficult or dislikable but of whom at least some have grown to approve.
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Tony has always loved olives, but for me it was an acquired taste.
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Across the board
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across the board
1. (idiomatic) pertaining to all categories or things
2. a racing bet where one bets that the same competitor will place in first, second and third
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across the board
1. (idiomatic) pertaining to all categories or things
2. a racing bet where one bets that the same competitor will place in first, second and third
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Across the pond
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across the pond. (idiomatic) On or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Usually English people say that about the USA.
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We flew across the pond.
across the pond. (idiomatic) On or to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Usually English people say that about the USA.
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We flew across the pond.
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Act of congress
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act of Congress (plural acts of Congress)
1. (idiomatic, US, chiefly colloquial) Authorization that is extremely difficult to get, especially in a timely fashion.
? Does it take an act of Congress just to get a stop sign on a corner?
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act of Congress (plural acts of Congress)
1. (idiomatic, US, chiefly colloquial) Authorization that is extremely difficult to get, especially in a timely fashion.
? Does it take an act of Congress just to get a stop sign on a corner?
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Act of god
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This term refers to an natural event or accident, for which no person is responsible (such as an earthquake, lightning and similar acts of nature).
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The insurance company refused to pay for the damage because it was caused by an act of God.
This term refers to an natural event or accident, for which no person is responsible (such as an earthquake, lightning and similar acts of nature).
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The insurance company refused to pay for the damage because it was caused by an act of God.
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Act one's age
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act one’s age
1. (idiomatic) To be mature and not childish.
? Act your age and stop fiddling with that pen - you’re showing us up.
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act one’s age
1. (idiomatic) To be mature and not childish.
? Act your age and stop fiddling with that pen - you’re showing us up.
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Act out
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to act out (phrasal verb)
1. (idiomatic) To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
? Despite already being aware, he will act out the pretence of a surprise.
2. (idiomatic) To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.
? I know you're angry, but you can't act out and break dishes like that.
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to act out (phrasal verb)
1. (idiomatic) To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
? Despite already being aware, he will act out the pretence of a surprise.
2. (idiomatic) To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.
? I know you're angry, but you can't act out and break dishes like that.
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Act up
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act up
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To misbehave; to cause trouble.
? My allergies act up during hay fever season.
? Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention.
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act up
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To misbehave; to cause trouble.
? My allergies act up during hay fever season.
? Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention.
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Activist judge
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activist judge (plural activist judges)
1. (US, pejorative, chiefly in right-wing discourse) A judge or justice who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.
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activist judge (plural activist judges)
1. (US, pejorative, chiefly in right-wing discourse) A judge or justice who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.
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Activist justice
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activist justice (plural activist justices)
1. (US, pejorative, chiefly in right-wing discourse) A justice (usually referring to a member of a Supreme, High or Appellate court) who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.
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activist justice (plural activist justices)
1. (US, pejorative, chiefly in right-wing discourse) A justice (usually referring to a member of a Supreme, High or Appellate court) who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.
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Adam tiler
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Adam Tiler (plural Adam Tilers)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang, cant) A pickpocket's accomplice; the person who takes the goods a pickpocket steals and leaves with them.
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Adam Tiler (plural Adam Tilers)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang, cant) A pickpocket's accomplice; the person who takes the goods a pickpocket steals and leaves with them.
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Add fuel to the flames/fire
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If you add fuel to the flames, you do or say something that makes a difficult situation even worse. To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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He forgot their wedding anniversary, and his apologies only added fuel to the flames.
If you add fuel to the flames, you do or say something that makes a difficult situation even worse. To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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He forgot their wedding anniversary, and his apologies only added fuel to the flames.
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Add insult to injury
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add insult to injury
1. (idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavourable situation
? As if the hostile takeover weren't enough, to add insult to injury they scrapped ninety percent of our products and replaced them with their own.
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add insult to injury
1. (idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavourable situation
? As if the hostile takeover weren't enough, to add insult to injury they scrapped ninety percent of our products and replaced them with their own.
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Add up
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add up (third-person singular simple present adds up, present participle adding up, simple past and past participle added up)
1. (transitive) To take a sum.
? Add up the prices and find out how much it will cost.
2. (intransitive) To accumulate; to amount to.
? If you can save even a couple of dollars per day, it will add up to a lot over a y
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add up (third-person singular simple present adds up, present participle adding up, simple past and past participle added up)
1. (transitive) To take a sum.
? Add up the prices and find out how much it will cost.
2. (intransitive) To accumulate; to amount to.
? If you can save even a couple of dollars per day, it will add up to a lot over a y
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Adrenaline junkie
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adrenaline junkie (plural adrenaline junkies)
1. (idiomatic) One who is seemingly addicted to the sensation of exhilaration associated with risky behaviors or exciting situations, and who actively seeks such opportunities.
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adrenaline junkie (plural adrenaline junkies)
1. (idiomatic) One who is seemingly addicted to the sensation of exhilaration associated with risky behaviors or exciting situations, and who actively seeks such opportunities.
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Afraid of one's own shadow
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A person who is afraid of his/her own shadow is very nervous or easily frightened.
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I've never seen anyone so easily scared. She's afraid of her own shadow!
A person who is afraid of his/her own shadow is very nervous or easily frightened.
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I've never seen anyone so easily scared. She's afraid of her own shadow!
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