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abstract idea
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 nonsense
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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abstract verb
Used other than as an idiom: see abstract, verb.
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abstract verb
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 prefixes that are normally associated with the perfective aspect.
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abuse of distress
a wrongful using of an animal or chattel distrained, by the distrainer
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abut on
To border on.
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academy award
oscars
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accident of birth
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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accident waiting to happen
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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according to
According to him, every person was to be bought. - Thomas Babington Macaulay.
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according to
According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
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according to
Based on what is said or stated.
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according to
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
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according to
Our zeal should be according to knowledge. - Thomas Sprat.
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according to Cocker
Done properly, correctly and reliably; in accordance with proper procedure and established rules.
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according to hoyle
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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account for
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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account of
To esteem; to prize; to value.
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account to
To answer to; to be responsible to.
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accredit with
To attribute to.
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ACDNR
Automatic Call Dispenser: Not Ready.
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ace in the hole
A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage.
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ace into
To be barely admitted into something, or to be admitted only at the last minute.
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ace of spades
The playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip.
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ace out
To defeat others in a contest; to do better than others in a competition.
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ace out
To have a lucky streak; to experience a stroke of good fortune.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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Ace up Your Sleeve
A matchless hidden advantage and ability of a person that nobody else knows about and that no one else could own
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ache for
To desire, or want something, or someone, very much.
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achilles' heel
a weak point or fault in someone or something otherwise perfect or excellent
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acid drop
boiled sweet
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acid test
A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.
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acid test
To test for the truth.
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ack ack
anti aircraft fire
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acknowledge the corn
To cop a plea; to admit to a small error but not a larger one.
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acquired taste
A taste which is not natural or innate, but which has developed through habit or learning.
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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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across the board
A racing bet where one bets that the same competitor will place in first, second and third.
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across the board
Pertaining to all categories or things.
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across the pond
On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
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act as tourch bearer
When someone play significant role in others life
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act in
Acting in or as something. committing into some work.
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act like a bull in a china shop
To act rudely or clumsily in a delicate situation.
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act of Congress
Authorization that is extremely difficult to get, especially in a timely fashion.
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act on
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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act one's age
To be mature and not childish.
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act out
To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise.
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act out
To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.
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act up
To misbehave; to cause trouble.
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act up
give trouble
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