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The following 431 entries include the term ofthe.
in the strict/strictest sense (of the word)
idiom—used to refer to using the correct or precise meaning of a word
it's six of one and half a dozen of the other
idiom—used to say that one does not see any real difference between two possible choices
it's six of one, half (a) dozen of the other
idiom—used to say that one does not see any real difference between two possible choices
keep one's side of the bargain
idiom: to honor a promise : do what one has agreed to do
kept one's side of the bargain/deal
idiom: to do what one agreed to do
lie of the land
noun phrase: the arrangement of the different parts in an area of land : where things are located in a place —often used figuratively
live off/on the fat of the land
idiom: to live very well by enjoying the best things that are available without having to work hard to get those things
lose track of the time
idiom: to fail to stay aware of the time : to be unaware that so much time has passed
man of the cloth
noun phrase: a man who is a priest or minister
man of the people
noun phrase: someone who understands or who is like ordinary people who do not have special power or privileges
matters/affairs of the heart
idiom: romantic matters/affairs
most of the time
idiom: on most occasions : usually
mouth of the river
noun phrase: the place where the river enters the ocean
neck of the woods
noun phrase: the place or area where someone lives
ninety/ninety-nine percent of the time
idiom: on most occasions : usually
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