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'tis the seasonIndicating that it is the time of year around Christmas, and that things associated with that time period are happening or likely to happen.Rate it:

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ABCA straightforward, uniform playing style, often focusing on betting for value, folding weak hands, and avoiding bluffing.Rate it:

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ace of spadesThe playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip.Rate it:

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aetas heroica (Tusc. 5. 3. 7)the mythical period, the heroic age.Rate it:

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

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ambitus, circuitus, comprehensio, continuatio (verborum, orationis), also simply periodusthe period.Rate it:

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ancient historyA 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.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X called, they want their Y backSaid about something that is outdated and can be traced to a certain period in time, usually a decade.Rate it:

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april showers bring may flowersApril, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.Rate it:

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as cool as the other side of the pillowAs used by the late Stuart Scott during his time on Sportscenter at ESPN, the phrase depicts a sense of calm and composure in someone who remains unflustered while under challenging circumstances, particularly an athlete playing in a competitive game, series, league, performing against a formidable opponent, in a grueling playoff scenario, competing on a high stage such as the Olympic games, etc.Rate it:

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as long asWhile; for some period of time.Rate it:

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baby bluesPeriod and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.Rate it:

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bankers' hoursThe period between 10am and 3pm.Rate it:

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be thereTo be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.Rate it:

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be there forTo be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.Rate it:

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between the pipesBetween the goalposts; with respect to or playing the position of goaltender.Rate it:

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blink of an eyeA very short period of time; quickly.Rate it:

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body EnglishA body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction.Rate it:

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borrowed timeA period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.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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calm before the stormA period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.Rate it:

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catch sight ofto see for a brief period; to get a glimpse ofRate it:

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Catch You LaterTo say farewell to someone for a short time-period or just a simple good byeRate it:

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cela n'est pas du jeu1. That is not fair, not cricket; You are not playing the game. 2. That was not agreed upon.Rate it:

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clock outTo end work; to officially record a time when one terminates a period of work.Rate it:

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close upTo shut a building or a business for a period of time.Rate it:

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coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:

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cold snapA period of exceptionally cold weather.Rate it:

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collect dustTo remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.Rate it:

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come inTo join or enter; to begin playing with a group.Rate it:

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come in fromTo change to a new side in a conflict; to return from a period of exclusion; to accept after a history of not accepting.Rate it:

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come onTo get one's period, start menstruating.Rate it:

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cop off withTo successfully engage the company of someone for a period of time.Rate it:

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culture heroA mythical character or real person who is renowned as the exemplar of the values or achievements of a society, group, or time period.Rate it:

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d.c. al codaA music notation roughly meaning "go back to the beginning, playing everything again up to the coda."Rate it:

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day and ageA time period of years or more.Rate it:

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daylightThe period of time between sunrise and sunset.Rate it:

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die offTo become extinct (if a group of plants, animals, or people dies off, all of that group dies over a period of time).Rate it:

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down on one's luckUnlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.Rate it:

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drink offTo drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.Rate it:

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drop roundto visit somewhere for a short period.Rate it:

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end of the lineFinal cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.Rate it:

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find another gearTo suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.Rate it:

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finest hourA point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished, admirable, or effective set of actions is performed.Rate it:

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flog a dead horseTo attempt to get extra work out of a ship's crew during the dead horse period.Rate it:

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fly under the radarTo go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.Rate it:

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forty minutes of hellThe NCAA strategy of playing a suffocating full-court press and aggressive offense for the entirety of a game.Rate it:

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Forty WinksTo take some sleep for shorter period of time, a brief napRate it:

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front loadSomething assigned to the early period of a project or a program, especially something burdensome.Rate it:

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gather dustto remain unused for a long period of timeRate it:

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