Expressions (A–Z)
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Lock, stock, and barrel / everything and more
Everything and in abundance; many things. (The original source of the expression...
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Looking back / in retrospect
In viewing things after the fact and in light of their development.
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Lost in a larger quantity / of no significance / a drop in the ocean / negligible
Figuratively: lacking influence or importance; considered insignificant because...
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Lying on one’s stomach / sunbathing
Figuratively: lying idly for the purpose of tanning.
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Madhouse / Mental Hospital
Figuratively: a place where everything is chaotic or filled with shouting. Or (s...
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Magistrates' Court / Court of Law / "Peace Court" / (Justice of the Peace)
A court of first instance. A court whose authority is lower than that of a distr...
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Male child / son
A descendant of the male sex.
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Man of Conscience
A person sensitive to the suffering of others and who devotes effort to the corr...
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Man of Spirit
A person of deep thought; a noble personality; a wise and creative individual (i...
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Man of Talent
One who is endowed with special abilities to perform things in a good manner, or...
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