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Repeatedly, at short intervals, dates from the mid-17th century.
From time to time, less frequently than every now and then, US colloquial, dates from the early 19th century.
'Every time a coconut' or 'every one a coconut' is a British idiom that means repeated success at doing something or other. It can be used when succes...
Every available method of achieving something or other, date from the early 19th century. Book here is used in the sense of a particular body of knowl...
To throw or commit everything but (or including) the kitchen sink at something or other, is to commit absolutely everything. According to Eric Partrid...
This is the translation of the French honi soit qui mal y pense the motto of the Order of the Garter, attributed to King Edward III in 1349.
Jocular British students’ exclamation that means excellent; dates from the late 20th/early 21st century.
see Pardon/Excuse my French
see Another string to one one’s bow
see take the Mickey
Generally refers to women who are mouth wateringly good to look at, like a sweet or candy, an American expression from c. 1978. See also ear candy and...
This expression reflects the spirit of vengeance in the Old Testament in contrast with the spirit of turning the other cheek in the New. The source is...
see On the ball
refer See eye to eye
An experience or event that gives one a better understanding or disclosure, in the sense of seeing it clearly with eyes wide open, is an Americanism d...