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Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 459 (50 per page)On the up and up
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If you are on the up and up, you are becoming increasingly successful.
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The architect has been on the up and up since he designed a building in Dubai.
If you are on the up and up, you are becoming increasingly successful.
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The architect has been on the up and up since he designed a building in Dubai.
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On the up-and-up
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on the up-and-up
1. (idiomatic) Legitimate; honest; upright.
? Before paying any money, make sure the organization is on the up-and-up.
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on the up-and-up
1. (idiomatic) Legitimate; honest; upright.
? Before paying any money, make sure the organization is on the up-and-up.
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On the uptake
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on the uptake
1. (idiomatic) In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".
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on the uptake
1. (idiomatic) In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".
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On the verge
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on the verge
1. Used other than as an idiom: see on, verge.
2. (followed by of) Almost at the beginning of.
? He was finally on the verge of success.
? Every time I thought he was on the verge of telling us, he decided to say something else instead.
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on the verge
1. Used other than as an idiom: see on, verge.
2. (followed by of) Almost at the beginning of.
? He was finally on the verge of success.
? Every time I thought he was on the verge of telling us, he decided to say something else instead.
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On the wagon
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on the wagon
1. (idiomatic) Abstaining from drinking any alcoholic drink, usually in the sense of having given it up (as opposed to never having partaken).
? 1917: “Thank you, but; – er – I’m on the wagon, you know,” declined the youth. — Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Oakdale Affair
2. By extension, maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from some other unde
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on the wagon
1. (idiomatic) Abstaining from drinking any alcoholic drink, usually in the sense of having given it up (as opposed to never having partaken).
? 1917: “Thank you, but; – er – I’m on the wagon, you know,” declined the youth. — Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Oakdale Affair
2. By extension, maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from some other unde
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On the wane
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on the wane
1. (idiomatic) in a period of decrease or decline
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on the wane
1. (idiomatic) in a period of decrease or decline
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On the warpath
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on the warpath
1. (idiomatic) Very angry or upset.
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on the warpath
1. (idiomatic) Very angry or upset.
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On the way
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on the way
1. (idiomatic) coming, approaching
? Don't panic! Reinforcements are on the way.
on the way (not comparable)
1. Whilst travelling.
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on the way
1. (idiomatic) coming, approaching
? Don't panic! Reinforcements are on the way.
on the way (not comparable)
1. Whilst travelling.
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On the whole
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on the whole (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.
? The language was wrong for the period, but, on the whole, I enjoyed the film.
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on the whole (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.
? The language was wrong for the period, but, on the whole, I enjoyed the film.
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On the edge of one's seat
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Someone who is on the edge of their seat is very interested in something and fits it both extremely exciting and nerve-wracking.
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Look at Bob! He's on the edge of his seat watching that rugby match!
Someone who is on the edge of their seat is very interested in something and fits it both extremely exciting and nerve-wracking.
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Look at Bob! He's on the edge of his seat watching that rugby match!
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On the house
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Something which is on the house is offered free of charge, usually in a bar or restaurant.
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The new owner offered us a drink on the house.
Something which is on the house is offered free of charge, usually in a bar or restaurant.
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The new owner offered us a drink on the house.
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On the pig's back
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A person who is on the pig's back is in a state of luck and everything is going well for them.
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Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but the situation has changed greatly.
A person who is on the pig's back is in a state of luck and everything is going well for them.
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Before the recession, Ireland was on the pig's back, but the situation has changed greatly.
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On the wagon
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Someone who is on the wagon is no longer drinking alcohol.
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No wine for me please - I'm on the wagon.
Someone who is on the wagon is no longer drinking alcohol.
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No wine for me please - I'm on the wagon.
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On thin ice
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on thin ice
1. (idiomatic) In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
? Ever since he was caught stealing office supplies, he has been on thin ice with his boss.
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on thin ice
1. (idiomatic) In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
? Ever since he was caught stealing office supplies, he has been on thin ice with his boss.
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On top
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on top (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a dominant position.
? At the end of the season, Manchester United came out on top.
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on top (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In a dominant position.
? At the end of the season, Manchester United came out on top.
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On top of
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on top of
1. Atop
2. (idiomatic) In addition to something else.
? . . . and on top of all that, I got a puncture!
3. (idiomatic) Fully informed about, and in control of something; up to speed with.
? I have sorted out the problems and am now on top of the situation.
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on top of
1. Atop
2. (idiomatic) In addition to something else.
? . . . and on top of all that, I got a puncture!
3. (idiomatic) Fully informed about, and in control of something; up to speed with.
? I have sorted out the problems and am now on top of the situation.
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On top of the world
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on top of the world
1. (idiomatic) Delighted; ecstatic; exceptionally pleased, happy, or satisfied.
? He was on top of the world after she agreed to marry him.
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on top of the world
1. (idiomatic) Delighted; ecstatic; exceptionally pleased, happy, or satisfied.
? He was on top of the world after she agreed to marry him.
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On track
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on track (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
2. (idiomatic) On a well-defined promotion path in an organisation, usually tenure.
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on track (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
2. (idiomatic) On a well-defined promotion path in an organisation, usually tenure.
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On wheels
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on wheels (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, postpositive) To a large degree, excessive.
2. Mobile; able to be moved.
3. Used other than as an idiom: see on, wheels. (Having wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.)
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on wheels (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, postpositive) To a large degree, excessive.
2. Mobile; able to be moved.
3. Used other than as an idiom: see on, wheels. (Having wheels affixed to the bottom, and so transportable.)
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On-the-spot
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on-the-spot (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic)In the right place at this very moment.
? Now, over to our man in Tokyo for an on-the-spot report.
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on-the-spot (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic)In the right place at this very moment.
? Now, over to our man in Tokyo for an on-the-spot report.
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Once again
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once again (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) again (once more, one more time).
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once again (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) again (once more, one more time).
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Once and for all
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once and for all
1. (idiomatic) Finally, permanently, conclusively.
? They replaced the door, in hopes of correcting the sticking and squeaking once and for all.
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once and for all
1. (idiomatic) Finally, permanently, conclusively.
? They replaced the door, in hopes of correcting the sticking and squeaking once and for all.
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Once in a blue moon
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If something occurs once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
once in a blue moon
1. (idiomatic) Very rarely; very infrequently.
2. (archaic) Never.
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Bill has very little contact with his brother. They see each other once in a blue moon.
If something occurs once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
once in a blue moon
1. (idiomatic) Very rarely; very infrequently.
2. (archaic) Never.
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Bill has very little contact with his brother. They see each other once in a blue moon.
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Once in a blue moon
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If something occurs once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
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Bill has very little contact with his brother. They see each other once in a blue moon.
If something occurs once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
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Bill has very little contact with his brother. They see each other once in a blue moon.
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Once in a while
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once in a while
1. (idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.
? I send her a note once in a while to let her know I'm thinking of her.
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once in a while
1. (idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.
? I send her a note once in a while to let her know I'm thinking of her.
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Once in a blue moon
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If something occurs once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
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Bill has very little contact with his brother. They see each other once in a blue moon.
If something occurs once in a blue moon, it happens very rarely.
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Bill has very little contact with his brother. They see each other once in a blue moon.
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Once more
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once more (not comparable)
1. Again, a further time, once again.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see once, more.
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once more (not comparable)
1. Again, a further time, once again.
2. Used other than as an idiom: see once, more.
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Once or twice
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once or twice
1. (idiomatic) A small, indefinite number of times.
? Have you changed a tyre before? — Yes, once or twice.
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once or twice
1. (idiomatic) A small, indefinite number of times.
? Have you changed a tyre before? — Yes, once or twice.
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One after another
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one after another (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In single file.
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one after another (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) In single file.
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One after the other
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one after the other
1. (idiomatic) One by one; singularly; not occurring all at the same time (of a person or thing).
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one after the other
1. (idiomatic) One by one; singularly; not occurring all at the same time (of a person or thing).
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One age with
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one age with
1. (Ireland) the same age as, (followed by a name).
? Is Bill thirty years old now, I thought he was one age with our Sarah.
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one age with
1. (Ireland) the same age as, (followed by a name).
? Is Bill thirty years old now, I thought he was one age with our Sarah.
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One and all
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one and all
1. (idiomatic) The entire set of persons or things within a given domain, considered both as separate individuals and collectively.
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one and all
1. (idiomatic) The entire set of persons or things within a given domain, considered both as separate individuals and collectively.
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One and only
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one and only (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) unique, one of a kind
? Please welcome the one and only Bruce Springsteen!
one and only (plural one and onlies)
1. (idiomatic) only love, sole sweetheart.
? Will you be my one and only?
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one and only (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) unique, one of a kind
? Please welcome the one and only Bruce Springsteen!
one and only (plural one and onlies)
1. (idiomatic) only love, sole sweetheart.
? Will you be my one and only?
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One and the same
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one and the same
1. (idiomatic) The same person or thing. Used to emphasize the identity or equivalence of two things.
? Are the beautiful and the good one and the same? / Indeed, they are one and the same thing.
? It's almost like there's one electron in two places at one and the same time.
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one and the same
1. (idiomatic) The same person or thing. Used to emphasize the identity or equivalence of two things.
? Are the beautiful and the good one and the same? / Indeed, they are one and the same thing.
? It's almost like there's one electron in two places at one and the same time.
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One another
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one another
1. (idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun) Used of a reciprocal relationship among a group of two or more people or things; compare each other.
? The raw recruits helped one another get over the first few days.
? Rainy days seemed to follow one another all summer.
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one another
1. (idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun) Used of a reciprocal relationship among a group of two or more people or things; compare each other.
? The raw recruits helped one another get over the first few days.
? Rainy days seemed to follow one another all summer.
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One at a time
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one at a time
1. Individually, as opposed to collectively; slowly or methodically, figuratively.
? He ate the peas on his plate one at a time.
? One at a time, please! I can't hear you if you all talk at once.
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one at a time
1. Individually, as opposed to collectively; slowly or methodically, figuratively.
? He ate the peas on his plate one at a time.
? One at a time, please! I can't hear you if you all talk at once.
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One brick short of a full load
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one brick short of a full load
1. (idiomatic) Not mentally sound; insane.
? I feel fine today, but that gentleman conversing with the house plant there may be one brick short of a full load.
2. (idiomatic) Stupid.
? You have to be one brick short of a full load to think that '7' is a letter in the alphabet.
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one brick short of a full load
1. (idiomatic) Not mentally sound; insane.
? I feel fine today, but that gentleman conversing with the house plant there may be one brick short of a full load.
2. (idiomatic) Stupid.
? You have to be one brick short of a full load to think that '7' is a letter in the alphabet.
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One by one
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one by one
1. (idiomatic) Individually in succession; one at a time.
? The passengers escaped through the hatch one by one.
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one by one
1. (idiomatic) Individually in succession; one at a time.
? The passengers escaped through the hatch one by one.
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One card shy of a full deck
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one card shy of a full deck
1. (idiomatic) mentally deranged; demented; insane.
? That guy might be one card shy of a full deck — he thinks that substitute sugar is really a government tracking system.
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one card shy of a full deck
1. (idiomatic) mentally deranged; demented; insane.
? That guy might be one card shy of a full deck — he thinks that substitute sugar is really a government tracking system.
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One day
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one day
1. (set phrase) At some unspecified time in the future.
? One day I shall upgrade my software, but not just yet.
2. At some unspecified time in the past.
? One day I was playing with a girl from my class.
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one day
1. (set phrase) At some unspecified time in the future.
? One day I shall upgrade my software, but not just yet.
2. At some unspecified time in the past.
? One day I was playing with a girl from my class.
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One fell swoop
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If something is accomplished at (or in) one fell swoop, it is done in a single action, usually rapidly and ruthlessly.
one fell swoop (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) One stroke; one action or event with many results.
? Changing the oil lubricates the engine and removes debris in one fell swoop.
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The three houses were demolished at one fell swoop.
If something is accomplished at (or in) one fell swoop, it is done in a single action, usually rapidly and ruthlessly.
one fell swoop (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) One stroke; one action or event with many results.
? Changing the oil lubricates the engine and removes debris in one fell swoop.
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The three houses were demolished at one fell swoop.
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One flesh
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one flesh (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Two people united by marriage.
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one flesh (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) Two people united by marriage.
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One foot in the grave
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A person who is either very old or very ill and close to death has onefoot in the grave.
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It's no use talking to the owner. The poor man has one foot in the grave.
A person who is either very old or very ill and close to death has onefoot in the grave.
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It's no use talking to the owner. The poor man has one foot in the grave.
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One good turn deserves another
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Dupa fapta, si rasplata
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One horse town
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A place referred to as a one horse town is a small, boring town where nothing much ever happens.
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I wish my grandparents didn't live in that one-horse town. It's such a boring place!
A place referred to as a one horse town is a small, boring town where nothing much ever happens.
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I wish my grandparents didn't live in that one-horse town. It's such a boring place!
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One in the eye
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If an event or development is an unexpected defeat or disappointment for someone, it is one in the eye for that person.
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My promotion was one in the eye for my ambitious colleague.
If an event or development is an unexpected defeat or disappointment for someone, it is one in the eye for that person.
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My promotion was one in the eye for my ambitious colleague.
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One in the eye for
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one in the eye for
1. (idiomatic) An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
? The success of Firefox is one in the eye for Microsoft.
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one in the eye for
1. (idiomatic) An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
? The success of Firefox is one in the eye for Microsoft.
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One in the eye
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If an event or development is an unexpected disappointment or defeat for someone, you can say that it is one in the eye for that person.
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My promotion was one in the eye for my ambitious colleague.
If an event or development is an unexpected disappointment or defeat for someone, you can say that it is one in the eye for that person.
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My promotion was one in the eye for my ambitious colleague.
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One of his majesty's bad bargains
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one of His Majesty's bad bargains (plural not attested)
1. (obsolete, slang, idiomatic, rare) An incapable (sick, etc) or incompetent soldier.
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one of His Majesty's bad bargains (plural not attested)
1. (obsolete, slang, idiomatic, rare) An incapable (sick, etc) or incompetent soldier.
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One of these days
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one of these days (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) One day, some day (especially in warning of a negative consequence).
? One of these days, he won't be so lucky.
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one of these days (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) One day, some day (especially in warning of a negative consequence).
? One of these days, he won't be so lucky.
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