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ahead of one's timeShowing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.Rate it:

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aí temUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see aí, tem.Rate it:

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aim toUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see aim,‎ to.Rate it:

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alarm bellUsed other than as an idiom: see alarm, bell.Rate it:

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aliquid in aliud tempus, in posterum differreto put off till another time; to postpone.Rate it:

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all alongThe entire time; always.Rate it:

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all at onceAll at the same time; all together.Rate it:

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all dressedused in reference to (ordering) or eating a pizza with "everything", meaning all toppings (mushrooms, peppers, etc.) on itRate it:

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all kidding asideUsed to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.Rate it:

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all the timeVery often; frequently.Rate it:

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all the timeAlways; constantly; for the complete duration.Rate it:

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all the whileAt the same time as, usually over an extended period.Rate it:

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all thereUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see all,‎ there.Rate it:

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all things come to those who wait(dated) A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.Rate it:

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all work and no play makes jack a dull boyToo much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.Rate it:

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all your base are belong to usUsed to tout victory over an opponent, or simply as a humorous catchphrase.Rate it:

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all-conqueringthis is used when you are describing someone or something as better than anyone else. They are at the top level they can beRate it:

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aller au devant de quelqu'un avec la croix et la bannièreTo receive any one with great fuss and ceremony (often used ironically).Rate it:

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along aboutApproximately; at around some time.Rate it:

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also known asUsed to introduce an alternative name; alias.Rate it:

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aluminum showerUsed other than as an idiom: see aluminum, shower.Rate it:

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amuser le tapisTo talk a great deal without coming to the point; To talk time away.Rate it:

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amuser le tapis (or, la galerie)To amuse people by talking the time away.Rate it:

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an old fuddy, duddyOne Whom Remains Stilted, Unwilling to React in an Up To The Moment Attitude; Dwells in the Past. Rejects modern approaches.Rate it:

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ancient historyThat which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.Rate it:

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and allUsed to add emphasis.Rate it:

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and allUsed to suggest certain unstated relevant implications or what has been stated.Rate it:

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and all thatUsed at the end of a statement to insinuate that there is more information that can be inferred from the preceding.Rate it:

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and all thisUsed at the end of a statement to insinuate that there is more information that can be inferred from the preceding.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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and countingUsed to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.Rate it:

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and don't play one on TVA term often used after a person claims to have no expertise in a topic of discussion, but still wants to contribute a comment.Rate it:

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and howUsed to strongly confirm preceding utterance.Rate it:

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and shitUsed after a noun or list of nouns in place of "etc".Rate it:

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and thatAnd the others; used after a name to denote the friends or social group of that person.Rate it:

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and then someUsed to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.Rate it:

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angel passesUsed to denote an awkward pause.Rate it:

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angle of attackUsed other than as an idiom: see angle, attack.Rate it:

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answer backTo reply to a question at a later time.Rate it:

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answer toUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see answer,‎ to.Rate it:

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antiquis temporibusin old days, in the olden time.Rate it:

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any oldAny, absolutely any, any typical, a run-of-the-mill.Rate it:

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any oldUsed other than as an idiom: see any, old.Rate it:

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any old nook or crannyAlternative form of any nook or cranny.Rate it:

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any old thinganything at allRate it:

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any port in a stormAn unfavourable option which might well be avoided in good times but which nevertheless looks better than the alternatives at the current time.Rate it:

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any time nowvery soonRate it:

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any time soonsoonRate it:

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ape leaderAn old maid.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/don't X meUsed as a reply, it means "don't say X to me", where X is something that the interlocutor just said.Rate it:

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