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A phrase equivalent to "consequence;" "what’s the ODDS?" i.e., what is the expected result? "It’s no ODDS," i.e., of no consequence. ODDS, in sporting phraseology, refers to the proportions or differences of a bet. One bookmaker will lay ODDS of "six to one" against such a horse winning; whilst another, more speculative, or in the receipt of a first-rate "tip" (information about the horse in question) will lay "eight," or even "ten to one."
Various small, leftover, or miscellaneous items
Fragments, remnants, odd ends of miscellaneous articles ; bits and pieces of trifling value.
Various small, leftover, or miscellaneous items
A Welch oath, frequently mentioned in a jocular manner by persons, it is hoped, ignorant of its meaning; which is, By God's blood, and the nails with which he was nailed to the cross.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
A grate eye, a dry head, and well ren- nynge.
unique or one-of-a-kind
Consistent or uniform in style or quality
Fayre-breasted, faire of haire, and easy to move. Of a foxe, A fair taylle, short eers, with a good trotte.
old enough to have legal rights and responsibilities
unexpectedly or surprisingly
used to express surprise that a particular person is involved
used to express surprise at something happening in a particular location
used to express surprise at a coincidence
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
A bygge chynn, a flat legge, and a good hoof.—Wynkyn de Worde (1496).
preferred or most desirable option
used to show agreement or confirmation
Naturally ; as would be expected. A matter of course is something that belongs to ordinary procedure, or that is customary.
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
Recently or in the near past
Completely in agreement
To some extent or in a limited way
MILTON: Comus. Waster, wastrel. A good-for-nothing fellow; a prodigal, spendthrift.
Completely or extremely
Of extremely high quality or purity
Of the highest type; very excellent. See DIAMOND. Smooth, or still, waters run deep. Deep thinkers are persons of few words; he (or she) thinks a good deal more than is suspected; silent conspirators are the most dangerous; barking dogs do not bite. A calm exterior is far more to be feared than a tongue-doughty Bobadil.
Having a similar nature or influence
Sharing similar characteristics or tendencies
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
The proverb is given in John Hey wood's collection (1546), but it is a good deal earlier, and occurs in Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde (ii, 470) as — Of harmes two, the lesse is for to chese.
To be uncertain or indecisive about something
To kill.
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
Vacillating; "an OFF AND ON kind of a chap," one who is always undecided.
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Thrown into a state of uncertainty or confusion
not on a vehicle or ship
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Not up to the mark ; run down ; seedy; tainted.
Not on duty; not in his appointed walk; not his speciality or line.
By his own exertions; on his own account. A cricketer's phrase, meaning runs won by a single player.
to go crazy or become extremely angry
completely crazy or insane
completely crazy or out of one's mind
Having lost one's appetite or enthusiasm
not performing as well as usual
No longer under one's responsibilities. If something — or somebody — is left on one's hands one has to take entire responsibility.
Deranged; delirious; extremely excited. Over head and ears. See EAR.
completely crazy or out of control
completely crazy or out of control
completely crazy or insane
To do something independently without being asked or prompted
completely drunk or intoxicated
completely crazy or insane
completely crazy or out of control
To be crazy is to be OFF ONE’S CHUMP; this is varied by the word CHUMPY. A mild kind of lunatic is also said to be "off his head," which means of course exactly the same as the first phrase.
Recited or performed perfectly, often without effort or understanding
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.