Expressions (A–Z)
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Alternative argument
An additional argument raised in the alternative, so that if the first argument...
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He has no desire for it
He does not want it. He shows no interest in it.
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He rejected him from upon him
To deny or refuse to accept someone, to reject or prevent his closeness.
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He threw him from all the ranks
(Slang) He rejected him or refused his request with an absolute dismissal or wit...
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He threw him off all the ranks
(Slang) He rejected him with utter disdain. Refused his presence with contempt.
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He turned his face away empty
See: "They returned empty-handed."
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Impose a veto
To use one's power or position in order to nullify a decision or course of actio...
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No need
Figuratively: I am not interested. A polite response to decline an offer.
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Rejected as a Crushed Reed, Rejected as Straw
See: "He rejected him as straw"
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Rejected by all and sundry
He refused emphatically; he rejected it outright.
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