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I am low-spirited, moody; I want another draught to cheer me up. Our Saxon ancestors used tankards with pegs in- serted at equal intervals, so that when two or more drank from the same bowl no one might exceed his fair proportion (cp. PIN — In merry pin). We are told that St. Dunstan introduced the fashion to prevent brawling.
All attention. I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.
In a strait or difficulty where I greatly need help ; a hopeless exigency. A dead lift is the lifting of a dead or inactive body, which must be done by sheer force.
I wish you good night, or I pray that you may have a good night. "Bid him welcome.
A peculiarity of expression common in the western states of North
I am able to inform or explain something to you
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
To be honest or truthful
I assent to it. The allusion is to a custom among French judges. Those who assent to the opinion stated by any of the bench signify it by lifting their toque from their heads.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
To be extremely hungry
I don't like your idea or proposal
Expressing doubt or uncertainty about something
used to express a polite or formal warning
Said by one who is being left out of the fun or getting none of the titbits. Step-children are proverbially treated by the step-parent with somewhat less con- sideration than the others.
I gave valuable money, and received such worthless things as eggs. When Wolsey accused the Earl of Kildare for not taking Desmond prisoner, the Earl replied, "He is no more to blame than his brother Ossory, who (notwithstanding his high promises) is glad to take eggs for his money," i.e. is willing to be imposed on. (CAMPION: History of Ireland, 1633.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I am very busy, and cannot attend to anything else. The reference is to roasting eggs on a spit. They were first boiled, then the yolk was taken out, braided up with spices, and put back again; the eggs were then drawn on a spit, and roasted. As this required both dispatch and constant attention, the person in charge could not leave them.
My prime of life is over ; Old Joe, sir . . . was a bit of a favourite . . . once; but he has had his day, — DICKENS: Dombey and Son.
The exclamation (Perdidi diem) of Titus, the Roman emperor, when on one occasion he could call to mind nothing done during the past day for the benefit of his subjects.
I have my wits about me; I know what I am after. The weather-eye is towards the wind to forecast the weather.
I am busy and cannot attend to anything else just now. Neither fish, flesh, nor fowl ; or neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring. Suitable to no class of people; neither one thing nor another. Not fish (food for the monk), not flesh (food for the people generally), nor yet red herring (food for paupers).
I don't have authority or control
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
I take the liberty of saying; I venture to say. Bolerium Promontory (bol e' ri iim). Land's End; the Bellerium (see BELLERUS) of the Romans.
The French say : "llfaut marcher quand le diable est aux trousses"; and the Italians: "Bisogna andare, quando il diavolo & nella coda,"
Used to express that something was never done or experienced
always attends or watches something
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
I have presented enough evidence to support my argument
Is. (xxii, 23) says, "I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
I perceive there is something concealed which is mischievous. The allusion is to a cat smelling a rat, while unable to see it.
I understand or assume something is true
I will act in reliance upon what you tell me. Word 969 Worm Many words will not fill a bushel. Mere promises will not help the needy. If we say to a beggar, "Be thou filled," is he filled?
I'm about to say something untrue
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I told him to his face, regardless of consequences; I spoke to him openly and fearlessly.
Expresses a desire or hope for something
used to express polite refusal or hesitation
An exclusive nomadic cricket club, founded in 1845 by William Bolland, The club has no ground of its own.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
used to express a tentative opinion
used to express agreement or confirmation
I'm extremely surprised
I am certain or sure
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Give you a good beating; also used with doublet, trousers, etc., in place of jacket. See quotation from Smollett, under DOUSE IN THE CHOPS.
I'll give him a thrashing. There is a similar French proverb, S'il me donne des pois, je lid donnerai des feves (i.e. If he gives me peas I will give him beans), I will give him tit for tat, a Roland for an Oliver.
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I'll be a match for him, I'll punish him. They with a foxe-tale him soundly did paye. The King cind Northern Man (1640).
I'll cut his crest, lower his pride, make him eat humble pie. Comparing the person to a goose, the threat is to pluck off his feathers in which he prides himself.
I agree or acknowledge
I'll inform or explain something to you
A strong refusal. During the rivalry between England and Holland in the 17th century, the word Dutch was synonymous with all that was false and hateful, and when a man said, "I would rather be a Dutchman than do what you ask me," he used the strongest terms of refusal that words could express.
There's nothing to prevent me admitting. . . . To have a free hand. See HAND.
To fire or lay someone off from their job