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Base language: EN
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Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)Also known as
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also known as (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Used to introduce an alternative name; alias.
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also known as (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Used to introduce an alternative name; alias.
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Also-ran
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This term refers to an unsuccessful competitor whose performance is so much poorer than the winner's that it appears insignificant.
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He entered the contest hoping that he wouldn't end up as an 'also-ran'.
This term refers to an unsuccessful competitor whose performance is so much poorer than the winner's that it appears insignificant.
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He entered the contest hoping that he wouldn't end up as an 'also-ran'.
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Aluminum shower
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aluminum shower (plural aluminum showers)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see aluminum, shower.
2. (figuratively, aviation) The result of a midair collision of two aircraft.
3. (literally) A party or similar event at which aluminum household items are given, as for a wedding.
4. (figuratively) An event at which people give household items made of
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aluminum shower (plural aluminum showers)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see aluminum, shower.
2. (figuratively, aviation) The result of a midair collision of two aircraft.
3. (literally) A party or similar event at which aluminum household items are given, as for a wedding.
4. (figuratively) An event at which people give household items made of
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Am i right or am i right
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am I right or am I right?
1. (colloquial, rhetorical question) Said by someone who has just stated what he or she considers to be an unassailable truth.
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am I right or am I right?
1. (colloquial, rhetorical question) Said by someone who has just stated what he or she considers to be an unassailable truth.
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Amateur hour
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amateur hour (plural amateur hours)
1. (chiefly US, idiomatic) A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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amateur hour (plural amateur hours)
1. (chiefly US, idiomatic) A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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Ambassador of morocco
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ambassador of Morocco (plural ambassadors of Morocco)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) A shoemaker.
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ambassador of Morocco (plural ambassadors of Morocco)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) A shoemaker.
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Amber gambler
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amber gambler (plural amber gamblers)
1. (UK, idiomatic) A driver of a road vehicle who accelerates when the traffic lights change from green to amber (instead of stopping, as required by law), gambling that no vehicle will cross his or her path; a driver who starts off when the traffic lights show red and amber together, but not yet green.
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amber gambler (plural amber gamblers)
1. (UK, idiomatic) A driver of a road vehicle who accelerates when the traffic lights change from green to amber (instead of stopping, as required by law), gambling that no vehicle will cross his or her path; a driver who starts off when the traffic lights show red and amber together, but not yet green.
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Amber nectar
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amber nectar (usually uncountable, plural amber nectars)
1. (idiomatic, Australia) Beer.
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amber nectar (usually uncountable, plural amber nectars)
1. (idiomatic, Australia) Beer.
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Ambulance chaser
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A lawyer who finds work by persuading people injured in accidents to claim money from the person who caused the accident is called an'ambulance chaser'.
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Peterson and Scott are well-known ambulance chasers - that's how they make their money!
A lawyer who finds work by persuading people injured in accidents to claim money from the person who caused the accident is called an'ambulance chaser'.
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Peterson and Scott are well-known ambulance chasers - that's how they make their money!
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Amen curler
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amen curler (plural amen curlers)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) A parish clerk.
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amen curler (plural amen curlers)
1. (idiomatic, obsolete, slang) A parish clerk.
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American as apple pie
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American as apple pie
1. (US, simile) Having characteristics considered quintessential to American life; very American.
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American as apple pie
1. (US, simile) Having characteristics considered quintessential to American life; very American.
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American dream
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American Dream (singular)
1. (idiomatic) A widespread determination by Americans to provide their children with a better upbringing than their parents were able to provide for them.
2. (idiomatic) A philosophy that with hard work, courage and determination, anyone can prosper and achieve success.
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American Dream (singular)
1. (idiomatic) A widespread determination by Americans to provide their children with a better upbringing than their parents were able to provide for them.
2. (idiomatic) A philosophy that with hard work, courage and determination, anyone can prosper and achieve success.
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An ace up one's 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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An apple a day
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an apple a day
1. (idiomatic, abstractly) Healthy eating and living using traditional temperate-zone fresh foods.
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an apple a day
1. (idiomatic, abstractly) Healthy eating and living using traditional temperate-zone fresh foods.
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An arrow shot upright falls on the shooter's head
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Cine sapa groapa altuia, cade singur in ea
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An axe to grind
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an axe to grind (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
? You had better believe I have an axe to grind with him after what he said about me!
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an axe to grind (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
? You had better believe I have an axe to grind with him after what he said about me!
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An offer one can't refuse
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an offer one can't refuse
1. (idiomatic) An offer from one side in a transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
2. (idiomatic) A threatening offer by one party for which the results of failing to accept are so unattractive that the other party is almost compelled to accept.
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an offer one can't refuse
1. (idiomatic) An offer from one side in a transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
2. (idiomatic) A threatening offer by one party for which the results of failing to accept are so unattractive that the other party is almost compelled to accept.
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Ancient history
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ancient history (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.
? Who cares if he said those things at the beginning of the year? That's ancient history now.
2. A period of history generally seen as occurring before the Middle Ages, that is, before the fall of the Roman Empire. Includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
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ancient history (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.
? Who cares if he said those things at the beginning of the year? That's ancient history now.
2. A period of history generally seen as occurring before the Middle Ages, that is, before the fall of the Roman Empire. Includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.
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And all
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and all
1. (idiomatic) Including every object, attribute, or process associated with preceding item or series of items.
? He ate the whole fish, bones and all.
2. (idiomatic, informal) Used to suggest certain unstated relevant implications or what has been stated.
? What with you saying he was sick and all, I figured neither of you were coming.
3. (dialectal) Used to add emphasis.
? He starts yelling and we come r
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and all
1. (idiomatic) Including every object, attribute, or process associated with preceding item or series of items.
? He ate the whole fish, bones and all.
2. (idiomatic, informal) Used to suggest certain unstated relevant implications or what has been stated.
? What with you saying he was sick and all, I figured neither of you were coming.
3. (dialectal) Used to add emphasis.
? He starts yelling and we come r
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And all that
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and all that
1. (idiomatic, informal) Used at the end of a statement to insinuate that there is more information that can be inferred from the preceding.
? She likes Punk Rock, Screamo, Death Metal and all that.
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and all that
1. (idiomatic, informal) Used at the end of a statement to insinuate that there is more information that can be inferred from the preceding.
? She likes Punk Rock, Screamo, Death Metal and all that.
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And be done with it
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and be done with it
1. (idiomatic) Used to terminate discussion or delay with a call to action
? Just take the horrid-tasting stuff and be done with it.
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and be done with it
1. (idiomatic) Used to terminate discussion or delay with a call to action
? Just take the horrid-tasting stuff and be done with it.
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And change
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and change
1. (idiomatic) and some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.
? It cost me two dollars and change. (i.e., more than $2 but less than $3)
? How fast was he going? A hundred and change. (i.e., more than 100 but less than 110).
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and change
1. (idiomatic) and some quantity, but less than the increment to the next round number.
? It cost me two dollars and change. (i.e., more than $2 but less than $3)
? How fast was he going? A hundred and change. (i.e., more than 100 but less than 110).
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And counting
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and counting
1. (idiomatic) used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing
? This online dictionary has 100,000 articles — and counting.
? Hurry up, the train leaves in three minutes. No, two minutes and counting!
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and counting
1. (idiomatic) used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing
? This online dictionary has 100,000 articles — and counting.
? Hurry up, the train leaves in three minutes. No, two minutes and counting!
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And crap
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and crap
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Alternative form of and shit.
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and crap
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Alternative form of and shit.
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And finally
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and finally (plural and finallys or and finallies)
1. (idiomatic, journalism, colloquial) A 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.
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and finally (plural and finallys or and finallies)
1. (idiomatic, journalism, colloquial) A 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.
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And his mother
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and his mother
1. (idiomatic) Serves as an intensifier for an inclusive noun or phrase such as everyone, anyone, each someone or all someones.
? It looks like everyone and his mother has come out tonight.
? Anyone and his mother could see through that disguise.
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and his mother
1. (idiomatic) Serves as an intensifier for an inclusive noun or phrase such as everyone, anyone, each someone or all someones.
? It looks like everyone and his mother has come out tonight.
? Anyone and his mother could see through that disguise.
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And how
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and how
1. (idiomatic) Used to strongly confirm the preceding utterance.
? Did it create a disruption? And how!
? It created a disruption, and how.
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and how
1. (idiomatic) Used to strongly confirm the preceding utterance.
? Did it create a disruption? And how!
? It created a disruption, and how.
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And shit
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and shit
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.
? Oh no! All this seaweed and shit is getting all over me!
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and shit
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.
? Oh no! All this seaweed and shit is getting all over me!
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And so forth
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and so forth
1. (idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
? Don't forget to pack weather items appropriate for the climate: sunscreen, rain gear, and so forth.
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and so forth
1. (idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
? Don't forget to pack weather items appropriate for the climate: sunscreen, rain gear, and so forth.
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And so on
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and so on
1. (idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
? Put things where you will use them: sponges next to the sink, knives next to the cutting board, and so on.
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and so on
1. (idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
? Put things where you will use them: sponges next to the sink, knives next to the cutting board, and so on.
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And the like
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and the like
1. (idiomatic, informal) And other similar items.
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and the like
1. (idiomatic, informal) And other similar items.
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And then some
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and then some
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement
? Did it create a disruption? And then some!
? It created a disruption, and then some.
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and then some
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement
? Did it create a disruption? And then some!
? It created a disruption, and then some.
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And whatnot
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and whatnot
1. (idiomatic) And so on; et cetera
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and whatnot
1. (idiomatic) And so on; et cetera
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Angel's advocate
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angel's advocate (plural angel's advocates or angels' advocates)
1. (idiomatic) Someone who sees what is good about an idea and supports it.
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angel's advocate (plural angel's advocates or angels' advocates)
1. (idiomatic) Someone who sees what is good about an idea and supports it.
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Angels dancing on the head of a pin
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angels dancing on the head of a pin (uncountable)
1. (metaphor) The subject of arcane intellectual speculation; used as an example subject of enquiry the pursuit of which is of no value.
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angels dancing on the head of a pin (uncountable)
1. (metaphor) The subject of arcane intellectual speculation; used as an example subject of enquiry the pursuit of which is of no value.
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Angle for
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angle for (phrasal verb)
1. To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see angle, for.
? He angles for trout Sundays.
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angle for (phrasal verb)
1. To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see angle, for.
? He angles for trout Sundays.
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Angle for farthings
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angle for farthings
1. (obsolete, slang, idiomatic) To beg out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.
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angle for farthings
1. (obsolete, slang, idiomatic) To beg out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.
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Angle of attack
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angle of attack (plural angles of attack)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see angle, attack.
2. (aeronautics) The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the airflow over it; one of the determiners of the amount of lift produced by an airfoil.
3. (nautical) The angle between a mid-sail and the direction of the wind.
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angle of attack (plural angles of attack)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see angle, attack.
2. (aeronautics) The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the airflow over it; one of the determiners of the amount of lift produced by an airfoil.
3. (nautical) The angle between a mid-sail and the direction of the wind.
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Another nail in one's coffin
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another nail in one’s coffin (or the coffin) (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
? Following the divorce and the lawsuit, bankruptcy is just another nail in his coffin.
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another nail in one’s coffin (or the coffin) (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
? Following the divorce and the lawsuit, bankruptcy is just another nail in his coffin.
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Another string to your bow
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If you have another string to your bow, you have another skill or possible course of action if everything else fails.
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As well as her excellent qualifications, she's got another string to her bow to help her find a job. She speaks fluent Chinese.
If you have another string to your bow, you have another skill or possible course of action if everything else fails.
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As well as her excellent qualifications, she's got another string to her bow to help her find a job. She speaks fluent Chinese.
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Answer back
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to answer back (phrasal verb)
1. (idiomatic) To reply impertinently; to talk back.
? I'll thank you not to answer back like that! Where are your manners?
2. To reply to a question at a later time.
? Please answer me back before the end of the week.
3. (computing) To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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to answer back (phrasal verb)
1. (idiomatic) To reply impertinently; to talk back.
? I'll thank you not to answer back like that! Where are your manners?
2. To reply to a question at a later time.
? Please answer me back before the end of the week.
3. (computing) To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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Answer call of nature nature's call
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When a person answers the call of nature, they go to the toilet.
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I had to get up in the middle of the night to answer the call of nature.
When a person answers the call of nature, they go to the toilet.
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I had to get up in the middle of the night to answer the call of nature.
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Answer for
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If someone has to answer for something, they have to accept responsibility for their actions.
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He will have to answer for his dishonesty.
If someone has to answer for something, they have to accept responsibility for their actions.
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He will have to answer for his dishonesty.
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Answer on a postcard
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answer on a postcard (plural answers on a postcard)
1. (idiomatic) A brief answer or opinion.
? John sent me a three page report when I just wanted an answer on a postcard.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see answer, on, a, postcard.
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answer on a postcard (plural answers on a postcard)
1. (idiomatic) A brief answer or opinion.
? John sent me a three page report when I just wanted an answer on a postcard.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see answer, on, a, postcard.
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Ants in one's pants
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(plural only)
1. To be agitated, restless and constantly fidgeting.
2. To be sexually excited.
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I wish he'd relax. He's got ants in his pants about something today.
(plural only)
1. To be agitated, restless and constantly fidgeting.
2. To be sexually excited.
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I wish he'd relax. He's got ants in his pants about something today.
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Any nook or cranny
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any nook or cranny (plural any nooks or crannies)
1. (idiomatic) Any part of a place; anywhere.
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any nook or cranny (plural any nooks or crannies)
1. (idiomatic) Any part of a place; anywhere.
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Any old
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any old
1. Used other than as an idiom: see any, old.
2. (idiomatic, informal) Any, absolutely any, any typical, a run-of-the-mill.
? You don't need special tools for this; any old hard surface will do.
? This wasn't just any old fan, but the president of his local fan club.
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any old
1. Used other than as an idiom: see any, old.
2. (idiomatic, informal) Any, absolutely any, any typical, a run-of-the-mill.
? You don't need special tools for this; any old hard surface will do.
? This wasn't just any old fan, but the president of his local fan club.
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Any old nook or cranny
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any old nook or cranny (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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any old nook or cranny (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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Any old thing
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any old thing
1. (idiomatic) anything at all
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any old thing
1. (idiomatic) anything at all
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Any port in a storm
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When you have no choice, any port in a storm refers to a solution you accept, which in normal circumstances you would find unacceptable.
An unfavourable option which might well be avoided in good times but which nevertheless looks better than the alternatives at the current time.
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The hotel was substandard, but it was a case of any port in a storm; all the others were full.
When you have no choice, any port in a storm refers to a solution you accept, which in normal circumstances you would find unacceptable.
An unfavourable option which might well be avoided in good times but which nevertheless looks better than the alternatives at the current time.
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The hotel was substandard, but it was a case of any port in a storm; all the others were full.
Daca n-ai papuci, sunt bune si opincile
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Cand n-ai de ales, accepti si o solutie care in mod normal ai considera-o inacceptabila.
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Hotelul era sub standard, dar daca n-ai papuci, sunt bune si opincile. Toate celelalte erau pline.
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