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“the”
The following 437 entries include the term the.
take the count
phraseto undergo defeat
take the floor
phraseto give a formal often extended talk on a subject
take the mickey out of
phraseto make fun of in a good-natured way
take to the cleaners
phraseto rob by the use of trickery or threats
the lap of luxury
phrasea situation or state of carefree comfort
the long and short
phrasethe central part or aspect of something under consideration
the whole bit
phrasea complete amount of something
the whole kit and caboodle
phrasea number of things considered as a unit
the whole nine yards
phrasea complete amount of something
the whole shebang
phrasea complete amount of something
thick on the ground
phrasebeing more than enough without being excessive
thin on the ground
phraseless plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
three sheets in the wind
phrasebeing under the influence of alcohol
throw in the towel
phraseto cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
tie the knot
phraseto take a spouse
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