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Armistice/Armistice Day
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November 11th; anniversary of that date in 1918
when the Allies granted an armistice (a mutual
agreement to cease war, a truce) to the Central
Powers in World War 1. |
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As cool as a cucumber
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as calm and controlled as one could be at a time of upset, difficulty or danger. |
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As plain as the nose on your/my face
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so obvious that one can't miss it; not to be overlooked; easy to guess; very evident. |
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As true/sure as I'm standing here
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without a doubt; for certain; the truth. It's used to emphasize that something is certain or true without any doubt. |
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At a standstill
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not moving at all, at a halt. |
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At ease
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relaxed; comfortable in one's surroundings or situations. |
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At every turn
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at every opportunity; always and everywhere; whatever one does. |
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At face value
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just as it says; as it is written; the value printed or written on a note; as things appear to be on the surface. |
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At first sight
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when seen/considered for the first time. |
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At hand
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is about to happen/on the verge of happening; near; close by. |
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At heart
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basically, as one really is by nature. |
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At his throat
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criticizing: to criticize a person |
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At large
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free; not confined; (a prisoner) escaped and
still free: be like a wanted criminal in hiding:
escaped and looking for a place to hide. |
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In general; taken altogether. |
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Fully, in great detail. |
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At odds
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disagreeing; quarreling. |
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At once
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Right away; without delay; right now or right
then; immediately. (Remark: it is possible that
in some cases it could mean "to do something
together---in unison"). |
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At random
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haphazardly, without a deliberate choice or intention; as one wills or chooses |
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At stake
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being risked or hazarded, or dependent upon the outcome (of something specified or implied); the subject is on the verge of being lost or forfeited; it is in danger. |
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At the drop of a hat
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Without advance preparation; immediately. |
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At the end of one's wit
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one has exhausted every possibility, don't know what to do next. |
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At the helm
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in charge/command, as leader. |
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At the top of one's voice
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at the highest degree or pitch; very loudly. |
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At the/a crossroads
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at a crisis; a turning point where a decision has to be made. |
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At/to/in a ripe old age
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fully prepared; mature : ready; at/to a very old age. |
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Attributes
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Audacity
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Boldness; daring; exhibiting a fearless spirit. |
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Aunt Jemima
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An affectionate name for an older black or
coloured Mother |
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Aunt Jemima pancakes
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A popular brand of pancake mix. |
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Ax (or axe) to grind
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A private or selfish motive behind a request or
action, something which is not obvious at first
glance. |
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