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by-the-book
cock-of-the-rock
A kind of tropical bird, of the genus Rupicola.
get the boot
(idiomatic) To be dismissed from employment. / (idiomatic) To be voted out, evicted, or otherwise made to leave.
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get the elbow
(slang) To be dismissed from employment.
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on the cuff
belle of the ball
The woman who is the most beautiful or attractive at a dance or similar function
expect the unexpected
Do not be surprised by unusual events. Anything might happen.
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drop the writ
(Canada, idiomatic) To call a federal or provincial election.
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err on the side of caution
(idiomatic) To act in the least risky manner in a situation in which one is uncertain about the consequences.
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err on the side of
(transitive, idiomatic) To behave in a manner which favours or which is biased toward. / To choose which mistake (err) will be perpetuated when all available options would result in different mistakes.
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