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brush pastTo go by quickly, making slight contact.Rate it:

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cold shoulderA deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.Rate it:

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boys will be boysIt is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.Rate it:

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bat an eyelashTo react in any slight way; to respond.Rate it:

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bat an eyelidTo react in any slight way; to respond.Rate it:

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be in a spot of botherTo have a slight problem, to be in a predicament.Rate it:

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Close ShaveTo escape a dangerous situation very closely or to avoid some errors with a slight marginRate it:

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one step aheadmaintaining a slight advantage; continuing to leadRate it:

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spot of botherA slight problem; a small predicament.Rate it:

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touch upTo make slight corrections or adjustments; to fill in or perfect.Rate it:

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you never knowUsed to speculate about a slight possibility.Rate it:

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