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A 16th-century collo- quialism for "You worthless fellow." The debased groats issued in the reign of Henry VIII had the king's head in profile, but those in the reign of Henry VII had the king's head with the full face. See King John, i, 1.
agreement or confirmation
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
used to seek agreement or confirmation
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
an informal way to refer to a group of people
expressing agreement or confirmation
It's just as bad to commit a small offense as a large one
Resistance is hopeless; you may make a face, if you like, but you cannot help yourself.
To be foolish or crazy
You cannot pursue two goals simultaneously
anything you can think of
One's capabilities are only discovered through attempting something
Alternative form of you only go around once.
You accept the risks when you make a decision or take an action.
You must accept the consequences of your decisions
If you help me, I will help you in return.
used to seek agreement or confirmation
used to express that someone's action was unnecessary
expresses skepticism or disagreement
You are paid in your own coin for trying to deceive another. When Thomas Percy, Earl of Northumberland, in 1569, was routed, he hid himself in the house of Hector Armstrong, of Harlaw. This villain betrayed him for the reward offered, but never after did anything go well with him till at last he died a beggar on the roadside.
used to ask someone to repeat or clarify something
expresses doubt or skepticism about something
You'll get severely pun- ished. Here "it" stands for the undefined punishment, such as a whipping, a scolding, or other unpleasant consequence.
You must take risks to achieve something
Something is surprising or unexpected
A playful way of saying, You pretend to be disinterested, but I can read between the lines.
A person is not complete without a pleasant attitude
The keep of a mediaeval castle was the main tower or strong- hold, the donjon.
I completely agree or am not surprised
I can't help you, I can't give you the information, and so on, you require.
Separate valuable things from worthless ones
You must accept the consequences of your actions
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
New and energetic people, often bringing fresh ideas
Fresh members; as, "To bring young blood into the concern." The term with the article, "a young blood," signifies a young rip, a wealthy young aristo- crat of convivial habits.
The East Surrey Regiment, the 31st Foot, raised as Marines in 1702. Their name was coined at the Battle of Dettingen, 1743.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
A school headed by Heine in the mid- 19th century, whose aim was to liberate politics, religion, and manners from the old conventional trammels.
The Irish politicians and agitators (at first led by O'Connell) who effected the rising of 1848.
A league of Italian refugees, who associated themselves with the French republican party, called the
Young people may die, but old people will definitely die
Youth often underestimate the wisdom of age, while age recognizes the inexperience of youth
A familiar expression of contempt for another's ignorance, as "ah! I see you're a young one." How d'ye do, young one?
People often behave better when young and worsen with age
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Child.
In street language, a lad or a boy. Term in general use amongst costermongers, cabmen, and old-fashioned people. Barnefield’s Affectionate Shepherd, 1594, has the phrase, "a seemelie YOUNKER." Danish and Friesic, JONKER. In the navy, a naval cadet is usually termed a YOUNKER.
to risk or jeopardize something
a close friend or associate
Present actions determine future outcomes
Your style of dress exactly suited the part you professed to enact. In the same way, She was got up regardless, her dress was splendid; money was no object when obtaining it — it was bought "regardless of expense.
a woman closely associated with someone
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Results or experiences may differ from person to person
You are in a very serious position or, sometimes, about to die. A soldier's phrase; in the American army a soldier who has just been killed or has died is said to have "lost his mess number." An older phrase used in the British Navy was "to lose the number of his mess.
A polite way to end a formal letter
A playful way to sign off a letter or message
The person speaking or writing
This conventional ending to letters is sometimes used vulgarly to indicate the speaker — "There were X., Y., and Yours truly.