Expressions (A–Z)
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Guard Rotation
The replacement of guards at a post.
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Guest of honor
The person at the center of a festive event, for whom the event is being held.
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Had a lump in the throat/ have a lump in one's throat
Figuratively: was on the verge of tears; felt great sorrow.
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Had a stroke
(Slang) Suffered a stroke.
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Hair's Thread
See: "Thin as a hair's breadth."
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Half a Consolation/ partial consolation
Figuratively: a limited consolation; a small comfort.
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Half a dozen
Figuratively: a small quantity.
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Half a Minute, Half an Instant, Half a Second
By metaphor: a very short period of time.
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Half Coffee, Half Tea
(slang) Figuratively: a compromise arising from an inability to make a decision.
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Half Dead
(slang) Figuratively: very tired and unable to function.
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