that is
Used to confirm or emphasize something
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that makes no odds
No difference; never mind; that is no excuse. An application of the betting phrase.
That Monday feeling
Disinclination to return to work after the week-end break.
That St
George is an historical character is beyond all reasonable doubt; but no con- nexion whatever can be established between this martyr and the Arian bishop George of Cappadocia, as Gibbon and others have suggested.
that stuck m his gizzard
Annoyed him, was more than he could stomach, or digest.
that was a clincher
That argument was not to be gainsaid; that remark drove the matter home, and fixed it.
that was my sheet anchor
My best hope, chief stay, last refuge; if that fails me, then all is indeed lost. The sheet anchor is the largest anchor of a ship, and in stress of weather, the sailor's chief dependence. The Greeks and Romans said, "my sacred anchor," because the sheet anahor was always dedicated to some god.
that was my trump card
My best chance, my last resort. The cards are in my hands. I hold the disposal of events which will secure success; I have the upper hand, the whip-end of the stick.
that way
in that direction or manner
that will do
something is acceptable or satisfactory
that won't hold water
That is not correct; it is not tenable. It is a vessel which leaks.
that'll be the day
an event will never happen
that'll be the frosty Friday
an expression of skepticism or dismissal
that's a bouncer
A gross exaggeration, a braggart's lie. A bouncing lie is a thumping lie, and a bouncer is a thumper.
that's about the size of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
that's all she wrote
Something has come to an end
that's done it
Something has gone terribly wrong or caused a big problem.
that's it
That is all there is or nothing more can be done
that's just me
used to acknowledge a personal trait or habit
that's not good language that all understand not
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
that's nuts to him
A great pleasure, a fine treat. To edge his way along the crowded paths of life, warning all human sympathy to keep its distance, was what the knowing ones call nuts, to Scrooge.— DICKENS: A Christmas Carol, i.
that's saying something
means something is impressive or significant
that's that
The matter is settled or decided
that's that on that
The matter is settled or concluded.
that's the card
The right thing; probably referring to card games — "that is the right card to play" — but it may refer to tickets of admission, cards of the races, programmes, etc.
that's the thing
That's the most important or interesting aspect
that's the ticket
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
that's what she said
Used to humorously imply a sexual innuendo
that's your lot
That's all you'll get or have
thatch
The human hair. "He’s well THATCHED," is said of a man with a good head of hair.
thatch-gallows
A rogue, or man of bad character.
the 19th century
the period from 1801 to 1900
the 20th century
The period from 1901 to 2000
the 21st century
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
the absent are always in the wrong
Those not present have no chance to defend themselves
The Addled Parliament
The second Parlia- ment of James I, 5th April to 7th June, 1614. It refused to grant supplies until grievances had been redressed, and is so called because it did not pass a single measure.
the age of miracles is past
Miraculous events are no longer expected to occur.
The American Fabius
George Washington (1732-99), whose military policy was similar to that of Fabius. He wearied out the English troops by harassing them, without coming to a pitched battle.
the anchor comes home
The anchor has been dragged from its hold. Figuratively, the enterprise has failed, notwithstanding the precautions employed.
the anchor is apeak
That is, the cable of the anchor is so tight that the ship is drawn completely over it.
The Anglican Church
Since the Reforma- tion the English branch of the Protestant Church which, since 1532, has been known as the "Established Church of England," because established by Act of Parliament It disavows the authority of the Pope, and rejects certain dogmas and rules of the Roman Church.
the answer's a lemon
A senseless and ridiculous repartee; used as a form of reply to some particularly silly or unanswerable conundrum.
the apple does not fall far from the tree
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
The Arch of Titus
The arch built in Rome in commemoration of the capture of Jerusalem by Titus and Vespasian (A.D. 70) shortly after that event. It is richly sculptured, and the trophies taken at the destruction of the temple are shown in relief.
the ass waggeth his ears
This proverb is applied to those who lack learning, and yet talk as if they were very wise; men wise in their own conceit. The ass, proverbial for having no "taste for music," will nevertheless wag its ears at a "concord of sweet sounds," just as if it could well appreciate it.
The Attic Bird
The nightingale; so called either because Philomel was the daughter of the King of Athens, or because of the great abundance of nightingales in Attica.
The Attic Boy
Cephalos, beloved by Aurora or Morn; passionately fond of hunting. Till civil-suited Morn appear, Not tricked and frounced, as she was wont With the Attic boy to hunt, But kerchiefed in a comely cloud.
The Attic Hercules
Theseus, who went about like Hercules, destroying robbers and achieving wondrous exploits.
The Attic Muse
Xenophon (444-356 B.C.), the historian, a native of Athens; so called because the style of his composition is a model of elegance.
The Authorized Version
This, the version in general use in England, was made by a body of scholars working at the command of King James I (hence sometimes called "King James's Bible") from 1604 to 1611, and was published in 1611. The modern "Authorized Version" is, however, by no means an exact reprint of that authorized by King James; a large number of typographical errors which occurred in the first edition have been cor- rected, the orthography, punctuation, etc.
The Bad Lands
In America, the Mauvaises Terres of the early French settlers west of Missouri; extensive tracts of sterile, alkali hills, rocky, desolate, and almost destitute of vegetation, in South Dakota.
the bad penny always turns up
Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up.
the bad things about something
The unfavorable or negative aspects of something
The Battle above the Clouds
A name given to the battle of Lookout Mountain, part of the Battle of Chattanooga fought during the American War of Secession on November 24th, 1863. The Federals under Grant defeated the Confederates, and part of the fight took place in a heavy mist on the mountains: hence the name.
The Battle of Spurs
A name given to the battles of Guinegate (1513) and Courtrai (1302). The former, between Henry VIII and the Due de Longueville, was so called because the French used their spurs in flight more than their swords in fight; and the battle of Courtrai because the victorious Flemings gathered from the field more than 700 gilt spurs, worn by French nobles slain in the fight.
The Battle of the Books
The Boyle contro- versy (#.v.). That does not suit my book. Does not accord with my arrangements. The reference is to betting-books, in which the bets are formally entered.
The Bear
From the popular sport of bear- baiting.
The Bear Bible
The Spanish Protestant version printed at Basle in 1569; so called because the woodcut device on the title-page is a bear.
The Bell
In allusion to races, a silver bell having been the winner's prize up to the reign of Charles II.
the belly has no ears
A hungry man will not listen to advice or arguments. The Romans had the same proverb, Venter non habet aures; and in French, Venire affame rfa point d'oreilles.
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