Time & daily life

burn the midnight oil To work or study late into the night. all ears Listening intently; fully focused or awaiting an explanation. around the clock When something is done all day and all night without stopping. call it a day To declare the end of a task. elephant in the room An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature. eleventh hour At the last minute; the latest possible time before it is too late. it is what it is This challenging circumstance is simply a fact, to be accepted or dealt with. make hay Productive or successful in a short time. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise (Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), polymath and Founding Father of the United States) Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review. See a pin and pick it up, all the day you will have good luck; See a pin and let it lay, bad luck you will have all day Picking up a found pin brings good luck time flies Time passes quickly. time goes by slowly when you are living intensely Time seems to pass slowly when one is fully engaged time is money Time is valuable. black and white clear and straightforward days and nights A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review. long and short completely or in every way ages and generations For a very long time or forever bright and early Very early in the morning chop and change Change opinions repeatedly and abruptly. day and night continuously or constantly fast and loose Behaving recklessly or irresponsibly Ps and Qs to be careful with details and manners a year and a day a period of time used to establish a precedent or tradition day or night A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review. about time happening sooner than expected as the day is long Absolutely. clock is ticking Time is passing and a decision must be made quickly come to time to become relevant or important day after day Happening or done every day day and age Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. day in, day out Always. do one's own time Serve one's prison sentence without expecting special treatment from time to time Occasionally or at irregular intervals get one's priorities right Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. give someone time allow someone to have a period to think or act give the time of day Tell someone the time when asked have a time Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. have a time of it experience difficulty or trouble have its moments be occasionally enjoyable or interesting have the right time to enjoy oneself and have a good time have time on one's hands To have extra time available with no urgent tasks have time on one's side Have an advantage due to a lack of time pressure in for it Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. it's about time something should have happened earlier it's early days it's too soon to judge the outcome or success it's five o'clock somewhere It's time to relax and have a drink make time to find or allocate time for something make time with to flirt or try to seduce someone matter of time inevitable or likely to happen soon morning person Someone who is most energetic and alert in the morning on a day-to-day basis Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review. on the clock working and being paid for one's time one's days are numbered Someone's time is limited, often because they will soon be replaced or punished. put the clock forward to move to a later time red letter day A special or memorable day round the clock continuously or constantly, 24 hours a day take one day at a time Focus on the present moment, rather than worrying about the future. take one's time To do something slowly and carefully without rushing take time to require or use a certain amount of time take time by the forelock Seize an opportunity. time after time Repeatedly, on multiple occasions time and material A payment method based on actual time and materials used time is short There is not much time available time is ticking Time is passing and a decision or action must be taken quickly time of one's life An extremely enjoyable experience top of the morning Good morning, a greeting upper storey The head or brain, especially in relation to thinking or mental activity Đánh chết cái nết cũng không chừa Close to the English saying: “Old habits die hard.”. sinh sự, sự sinh Close to the English saying: “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.”. thời gian (noun) time (the inevitable passing of events from past to present then future) ban ngày (noun) day, daytime (period from sunrise to sunset) thời đại (adjective) typical (of a time) giờ Tí (noun) a period of time, from 11 PM to 1 AM giờ Sửu (noun) a period of time, from 1 AM to 3 AM giờ Mão (noun) a period of time, from 5 AM to 7 AM giờ Dần (noun) a period of time, from 3 AM to 5 AM giờ Thìn (noun) the period of time from 7 AM to 9 AM giờ Tị (noun) a period of time, from 9 AM to 11 AM giờ Ngọ (noun) a period of time, from 11 AM to 1 PM giờ Mùi (noun) a period of time, from 1 PM to 3 PM giờ Thân (noun) a period of time, from 3 PM to 5 PM giờ Dậu (noun) a period of time, from 5 PM to 7 PM giờ Tuất (noun) a period of time, from 7 PM to 9 PM giờ Hợi (noun) a period of time, from 9 PM to 11 PM tuổi thọ (noun) life expectancy; length of life (of a person) or use (of a product) kịp thời (adjective) timely; in time thời điểm (noun) point in/of time; timing; date đương thời (adjective) around the point of time in question; at the time thời kỳ (noun) Alternative spelling of thời kì. ăn ở (verb) to conduct daily life, especially when concerning expenses for food and shelter bảnh mắt (verb) to open one's eyes and wake up (in the early morning) tranh thủ (verb) to attract support from other people giờ dây thun (noun) being late (for an occasion); arriving late; not being punctual ngày nảy ngày nay nowadays; in this day and age nãy giờ (pronoun) (time period) from a moment ago until now; up until now; for a short while năm tháng (noun) years (in the past); time dự kiến (verb) to foresee; to foreknow sáng sớm (noun) early morning trăm năm (noun) a hundred years giờ phút (noun) hours and minutes trước mắt (noun) current and immediate times ahead bán trú (adjective) with lodging (beds to sleep in) and hospitality for students to stay during the study day (typically from 7 AM to 5 PM) năm mới (noun) New Year (either the first few days of the calendrical New Year or Lunar New Year) thời gian biểu (noun) a timetable, usually for outlining one's daily routine and staying punctually disciplined thường nhật (adjective) everyday ban mai (noun) early in the morning; dawn trước sau (adverb) always; constantly; all along sớm muộn (adverb) sooner or later; in time nhà sạch thì mát, bát sạch ngon cơm it is important to be clean and tidy la cà (verb) to waste time; to loiter; to linger; to dawdle tháng ngày (noun) days; long time chào cờ (verb) to salute the national flag as a sign of respect during national anthem ceremony đời thường (adjective) daily life; everyday life nếp sống (noun) way of life; lifestyle cuộc đời (noun) the period during which one lives; one's lifetime giờ giấc (noun) the time; the hours mấy hồi (adverb) in no time, for a little bit giờ tối (noun) p.m., specifically the hours from dawn to 22 o'clock nhàn rỗi (adjective) free; idle; leisured ngũ trược (noun) the five impurities: 刼濁 (kiếp trược), 見濁 (kiến trược), 煩惱濁 (phiền não trược), 眾生濁 (chúng sanh trược), 命濁 (mạng trược) ăn chắc mặc bền to prioritize durability and utility over luxury or aesthetics fit Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable. hard lines Expressed to someone suffering misfortune. civvy street The condition or status of a civilian; civilian life. fat city An extremely comfortable situation or condition of life. day one A close, longtime friend, one who has been around since the beginning. hood rat A person, especially a man or a woman, from an urban neighborhood who overtly exhibits attributes associated with inner city life, especiall Colored People's Time A notional system of time (or time zone) which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to African Americans, and which they sometimes jocularl morning impaired Unable to think clearly or get moving in the morning. all day In total. early doors Women's drawers. hung up Having a hang-up, or emotional difficulty. what it do What's up? What's going on? beer o'clock The time of the first beer (or alcoholic beverage) of the day. dollar day An occasion considered special or worth enjoying. morning tent An involuntary erection present when waking up. sexy time Time dedicated to sexual activity; by extension, sexual intercourse. sexy times Time dedicated to sexual activity; by extension, sexual intercourse. on the earie Listening or eavesdropping; staying alert for news. all dogged up Wearing stylish and fancy clothing, having dressed up. wine o'clock The time of the first glass of wine (or alcoholic beverage) of the day. about that life Having or desiring an ostentatious lifestyle, especially involving sex, drugs, and violence. CP Time Synonym of Colored People's Time. African time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Africans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, Colored People Time Synonym of Colored People's Time. black people's time Synonym of African time or Colored People's Time. caribbean time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Caribbeans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselve Daily Wail The Daily Mail newspaper. day dot A very long time ago; as far back as one can remember. filipino time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Filipinos, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves fiji time A notional system of time accounting for people's tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy. hawaiian time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Hawaiians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves Indian time A notional /cultural system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Indians (Native American Culture), and which they sometim island time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to islanders (e.g. Hawaiians or Fijians), and which they sometimes joc Jewish Standard time A notional system of time or time zone which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Jewish people, and which they sometimes jocularly ascr Puerto Rican time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Puerto Ricans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themse duck's guts A difficult or awkward situation, trouble. jamaican time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Jamaicans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves kenyan time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Kenyans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, micronesian time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Micronesians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themsel nigerian time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Nigerians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves palauan time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Palauans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, samoan time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Samoans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, tongan time A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Tongans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, White People's time A system of time ascribed to white people, to account for their supposed tendency to put a high value on being on time and rigorous about sc ear hustle To eavesdrop. for a minute momentarily (for a moment or instant) morning prayers A military briefing session held in the morning. stop someone's clock To kill someone. when Adam was an oakum boy An extremely long time ago; long before living memory. an egg's age A very long time. two thousand and late Dated; passé; out of style. do it brown Synonym of do it up brown (“to do something well or thoroughly”). have it on lock To have matters under control. daily beater An item suitable to be worn on many types of occasion. sack time Time spent sleeping. my watch has ended Used to indicate that one's duties or tenure in a position have ended. spooky season The days leading up to, and including, Halloween. docky time A midmorning break. dope time The displacement or distortion of time while under the influence of narcotics. doper time The imprecise nature of scheduling drug deals, where the stated time of a transaction is often different from the actual time of it taking p own time, own target Without hurry or urgency, at one's own pace. Buck Rogers time A prison sentence whose parole date is scheduled extremely far in the future. time first Ellipsis of time out first. second puberty The physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that occur in adulthood. tight and curlies Synonym of short and curlies (“pubic hair”). big up To increase one's muscle mass. squeeze in To find time or other resources for. dwell upon Alternative form of dwell on. wait on To provide a service to (someone); to act as a servant to (someone); to serve (someone) as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant. wake up To stop sleeping; to awake. do in To kill or end; to defeat. chalk up To achieve something. chin up To face a situation cheerfully or with confidence. beat up To give a severe beating to; to assault violently with repeated blows. give of oneself To devote oneself unselfishly to a task, especially to give time and energy. clock out To end work; to officially record a time when one terminates a period of work. face up to To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable. fit in To be physically capable of going into a space. wait up To stay awake waiting for somebody to return. tidy up To make clean, to make satisfactorily neat. clock up To accumulate (an amount of time or experience). put aside Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, aside. count down To announce the passage of time to a precisely timed expected event. spy on To watch secretly or covertly; to surveil. plan on To expect; to anticipate future actions based on. do over To cover with; to smear or spread on to. wear on To irritate. pretty up To make pretty. look ahead To consider the future, to anticipate future events. dude up To dress up; to dress in smart or special clothes. shut in To confine. free up To make (space or time) available. sleep over To spend the night as a guest in someone's home. tick down To count the time down to zero. slot in To put something into a slot. heap up To increase over a period of time; to accumulate. store up To build up a supply of (something), usually for use at a particular time in the future, when the time is right. post up To affix a notice, announcement etc, to a post, board, wall or the like. do out To decorate, tidy, or clean (a place). live through To survive a difficult period or event wait upon Synonym of wait on. figure up To add up or calculate. liven up To improve a person's mood by making them more energetic. tighten up To make sufficiently tight. tick past To continue over time. lay aside To reserve (something, especially money) for future use; to save as a backup. age out To become too old for an activity, program or institution; to become too mature for a behavior. answer up To come forth with a prompt answer. live with oneself To have a clear conscience, free of guilt or regret. live in To reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.) live out To not reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.) prick up To rise and become more alert. stay back To remain (at work, school, organisation, country, etc.) after normal hours weigh on To cause distress to or impose a burden on; to trouble. use to Infinitive or present tense form of used to: formerly (and habitually or repeatedly) be accustomed to. look in on To check that (someone or something) is okay or that a process is continuing appropriately; to check up on; to monitor (someone) through bri check on To personally verify that (someone or something) is safe, copacetic, appropriate or satisfactory. figure on To account for or rely on a particular fact or notion; to calculate (something) using a set of facts. look ahead to To plan for the future; to look forward to something; to be excited for something happening in the future. date back To have begun at a particular time; for there to be records of something extending to a time in history. do by To perform on behalf of someone or with someone in mind; to behave in a manner befitting someone. switch up To change, usually in regards to how one feels, thinks, or behaves. lie over To be deferred to a future occasion. chaw up To do for; to finish or use up. bunk up To sleep in the same house, room or bed as someone else. clock down To tick, buzz or become marked to indicate the passage of time. clock on To record one's time of arrival at work, traditionally by inserting one's card into a timestamping machine. weary out To utterly exhaust through constant wearying. age up To get older; to advance in age check in with oneself To analyze one's thoughts and emotions with a view to self-improvement. live for To deeply enjoy or be fulfilled by something esteemed as very important in one's life. live together Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see live, together. time in Used to announce the end of time out and the beginning of time in. sit up with To stay awake past one's usual time in order to care for or provide company to (someone). set ahead To move forward, often in reference to the time setting on a clock. finish out To finish up, to complete, something previously started, particularly a time frame. roster on To roster someone to work a particular shift, time, or day listen out To listen attentively for something expected. dicky up To adorn, dress up, spruce up. time it out To wait, to delay. chipper up To make or become more chipper; to cheer up. police up To clean up an area or an item or person, usually in preparation for an inspection; to police an area for problems. go on by To continue with normal business; to go about one's day; to ignore potential distractions and continue with the task at hand. harden up To tighten up a sailboat's sheets in order to prevent luffing. couch up To use, sit on or sleep on a couch. coffee up To buy, make or drink a coffee. loll around To waste time by relaxing, sitting, reclining and being lazy. bugger about To waste time; to spend time on trivial tasks. clean up after To clean areas and things that (somebody) has touched or dirtied. plan ahead To schedule or plan extensively for problems before it is needed; to come up with solutions before problems occur; to prepare for future sit darken up To become or make (something) darker. quicken up To become or make (something) quicker or briefer. tighten down To make (something) tighter, most often screws, knots, straps, etc. thicken up To become or make (something) thick (either in width or in viscosity). man it out To brazen out a period of difficulty and man up through it; to remain steadfast through a situation. hook up on Synonym of hang up (to keep delayed, suspended, held up, or stuck) bundy on To check in; to clock in. get into it To fight or argue about something, especially a long-simmering issue; to begin thoroughly attending to a lengthy process or situation. batch up To line up multiple tasks to be executed at once in order to improve efficiency. bop it up To party for a long time; to have a good time. clock onto Synonym of clock on (but used transitively). hoot it up To have a good time at a party or get-together, especially a loud, lively or excited event. turn in on oneself To become inwardly focused, withdrawn and preoccupied. hoard up To hoard or stack up get it over Dated form of get it over with. hack about To be idle; to waste time; to socialize. hair up To grow (more) hair. — To grow its longer, thicker winter coat. giữa trưa the middle of the day; around noon carpe diem Enjoy the present, make the most of today, (common mistranslation) seize the day. that's the way life is That is the way things happen. like the new time Furiously or vigorously, repeatedly. watch like a hawk To observe (someone or something) closely and keenly. out like a light Asleep or unconscious, particularly if this has occurred suddenly and the sleep is deep. there's no time like the present Now is an appropriate time to take a particular action. a stitch in time saves nine A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later. timing is everything The consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as whether a joke is well received). you snooze you lose If one is not alert and attentive, one will not be successful. today is a good day to die An expression of willingness, even eagerness, to give one’s life for a cause. plain as the nose on one's face Synonym of plain as day. old habits die hard Established habits are difficult to change. other days, other ways People of the past thought and acted differently. home is where you hang your hat Rather than feeling nostalgic or sentimental, one should simply accept any place where one happens to reside as one's home. you make the bed you lie in A person's circumstances are normally the result of their own actions. a house is not a home A home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere. better an egg today than a hen tomorrow It is better to have a sure thing now than a possibility of more later. life is like a box of chocolates Life is full of surprises; you never know what will happen next. all the world's a stage People have roles to play in life just as actors do in the theatre. eaten bread is soon forgotten Kind deeds or favors are often forgotten by the beneficiary once they have been performed. when one door closes, another door opens Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens. when one door closes, another one opens Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens. when one door shuts, another opens Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens. when one door shuts, another door opens Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens. when one door shuts, another one opens Alternative form of when one door closes, another opens. every shut eye isn't asleep One must be careful, because some people who seem not to be paying attention are actually paying attention. if you can't do the time, don't do the crime One should not carry out an action if one is unwilling to handle the consequences. a promise made is a promise kept A promise that one makes should be or can be considered a promise that one will certainly honor. can't live with them, can't live without them There is a hopeless, ongoing conflict between annoyance with someone or something and need for that same person or thing. all politics is local Ultimately, constituents and voters are concerned most about issues that affect their personal lives and home communities, and they vote acc if you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas Spending time with undesirable individuals will cause one to acquire their undesirable traits. old sins have long shadows Past misdeeds are liable to return to haunt a person. clear as day Quite clear. remember like it was yesterday to remember very well, especially something that happened long ago live like a king To live in luxury, in costly and comfortable surroundings. it takes a heap of living to make a house a home A house is simply a physical structure and does not count as a home until significant events in the inhabitants' lives have occurred there o it takes a lot of living to make a house a home Synonym of it takes a heap of living to make a house a home. once a man, twice a child A man is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when he deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state. once a woman, twice a child A woman is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when she deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state. the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry No matter how well a project is planned, accidents or misfortune can still occur. there is a time and place for everything Certain things are appropriate at a certain time and place. the voice of the people, the voice of God The voice of the people should be heard. art is long, life is short Art is more enduring than an individual's lifetime. a change is as good as a rest Doing something different from one's routine is as refreshing as taking a break from work altogether. old as time That has been around forever. modern as next week Thoroughly modern; completely up to date. it takes all sorts Ellipsis of it takes all sorts to make a world. eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die Life is short, so you should enjoy it while you can. a creaking door hangs longest Someone who is apparently in poor health may well outlive the ostensibly-stronger. everything old is new again Old trends, fashions or ideas often return to popularity after a period of decline. a woman's work is never done Housework, which is generally considered women's work, is never finished. it's a man's world Society is organized in a manner that gives preferential status to males; most positions of authority are occupied by men. you never miss the water till the well runs dry People tend to take things for granted that are easily available. the first step is always the hardest The hardest part of a process is always the beginning; things get easier afterwards. age like milk To age very badly; to look bad in hindsight, or after time has passed. like one o'clock Very quickly or vigorously. history is written by the victors History is often told according to the interpretation and biases of prevailing historical actors, often those who won in geopolitical disput I before E, except after C In English words that contain the letters I and E together, the I tends to come before the E (ie), except in cases when the two are preceded gender is between your ears, not between your legs Gender only exists as a social construct, and is not confined to one's sex assigned at birth. same shit, different toilet The same problems persist even in a supposedly different situation (usually emphasizing irony and human folly). time heals all things Synonym of time heals all wounds. hair today, gone tomorrow Hair is only temporary, so it is not a big deal for it to be cut. your face, your fate One's fate and how one is treated in life depends on one's looks. the freaks come out at night Those who are inclined to engage in mischievous or criminal behavior prefer to commit such activity during the evening. they'll do it every time One must be vigilant and cognizant of challenging and hazardous surroundings or situations, or the usual events will occur. live fast, die young An individual who chooses to live an exciting but dangerous lifestyle risks dying prematurely. there's a first time for everything Something could happen even if it has not happened before. one's time is one's own A time when one’s work or efforts have not been exchanged as one’s labor time in the framework of industrial capitalism. once an adult, twice a child One is born as a child, grows to adulthood, and consequently enters old age, when one deteriorates and reverts to a childlike state. once an adult and twice a child Alternative form of once an adult, twice a child. every accusation is a confession When a person or group accuses someone else of a behavior or wrongdoing, they may be subconsciously revealing something about themselves. opportunity makes the thief People are more likely to steal something if presented with a convenient opportunity to do so. once a thief, always a thief A person found to have stolen another's property will always be marked as a thief. regular as clockwork Synonym of like clockwork. better one word in time than two afterwards You should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference. time is a flat circle Many (usually negative or value-neutral) things that occur or times that pass are not unique, but are quite similar to a multitude of simila when God closes a door he opens a window Although God allows challenges, adversities, and constraints to occur in one's life, He also provides other ways for one to survive and feel truth lies at the bottom of a well The truth is often hidden, difficult to find, and requires deep searching, patience and persistence to uncover. the day is short and the work is long. (15th century) English proverb; full definition pending editorial review. early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise English proverb; full definition pending editorial review. life is what you make of it One's experience of life is determined by their choices and attitude. Mind your P's and Q's. or British: Mind your manners English proverb; full definition pending editorial review. To choose time is to save time. (Francis Bacon) English proverb; full definition pending editorial review. black monday The first Monday after the school-boys holidays, or breaking up, when they are to go to school, and produce or repeat the tasks set them. day lights Eyes. To darken his day lights, or sow up his sees; to close up a man's eyes in boxing. to do over Carries the same meaning, but is not so briefly expressed: the former having received the polish of the present times. hang it up Score it up: speaking of a reckoning. sitting breeches One who stays late in company, is said to have his sitting breeches on, or that he will sit longer than a hen. sixes and sevens Left at sixes and sevens: i.e. in confusion; commonly said of a room where the furniture, &c. is scattered about; or of a business left unse small clothes Breeches: a gird at the affected delicacy of the present age; a suit being called coat, waistcoat, and articles, or small clothes. doing time Working out a sentence in prison. "He’s done time," is a slang phrase used in reference to a man who is known to have been in gaol. good time An expressive phrase, which means all earthly bliss to the American mind. The finest reminiscence a Yankee can have is that of a GOOD TIME, in for patter Waiting for trial, referring to the speeches of counsel, the statements of witnesses, the summing up of the judge, &c.,—the fuss of which th see it out To stay out late or early, and see the gas put out. Also to complete an undertaking. small hours The early hours after midnight. sun in the eyes Too much drink. A person who is tipsy is said to have the SUN IN HIS EYES. He is also said to have been "standing too long in the SUN." time o’ day A dodge, the latest aspect of affairs; "that’s your TIME O’ DAY," i.e., that’s well done; to put a person up to the TIME O’ DAY, or let him to the nines To the dodges of the day. "He’s up to the NINES," means he’s up to everything. "Dressed to the NINES," means dressed loudly, or, as it is mo yannep a time A penny each. Costermongers say "a time" for many things. They say a "bob a time," meaning a shilling each for admission to a theatre, or an scoundrel’s dictionary Or, an Explanation of the Cant Words used by Thieves, Housebreakers, Street-robbers, and Pickpockets about Town, with some curious Dissertat a grey area A situation without clear rules or boundaries, where the right answer is unclear. a rip-off Something priced far above its real value; a cheat. as easy as ABC Extremely easy; requiring no skill at all. crack a book To open a book and study, often used of someone who rarely does. fill in the blanks To supply the missing information; to work out the rest yourself. get a kick out of it To really enjoy or be amused by something. get your act together To organize yourself and start behaving properly or effectively. give it a shot To make an attempt; to try something. have mixed feelings To be unsure how you feel; to feel both good and bad about something at once. it's in the bag Certain to be won or achieved; a sure thing. I've got your number To have someone figured out, so they can't fool you. mumbo jumbo Meaningless or confusing talk; total nonsense. pass with flying colors To succeed at something easily and impressively. the icing on the cake An extra good thing that makes an already good situation even better.