(n) (uk) Japanese spineless cuttlefish (Sepiella japonica)
(n) rising (intonation, market)
(n) (uk) Laminaria ochotensis (species of kelp)
(n) wanton girl
(n,vs) (col) spanking the bottom
spanking
(exp,v1) (1) to stand up
(2) to leave
(exp) to abandon a humble attitude and get on one's high horse
suddenly to assume an antagonistic attitude
(exp) to abandon a humble attitude and get on one's high horse
suddenly to assume an antagonistic attitude
(exp,v1) (1) to stand up
(2) to leave
(exp) to sit down
(n) leaving unfinished
unfinished ending
(exp) (1) to follow suit
to imitate or follow someone blindly
(2) to ride on someone's back
to ride someone's coattails
to take advantage, e.g. of another's popularity
(exp) (1) (a person) to admit defeat
to turn tail (and run)
(2) (a dog) to tuck one's tail between one's legs
(exp) to show one's true colors
to expose one's faults
to give oneself away
(exp,v5k) to fall on one's backside
(exp,v5k) to fall on one's backside
(exp,v5k) to fall on one's backside
(n,vs) spanking (a child)
(exp) to bring a complaint to a person (who is responsible for the problem)
(exp) (1) to look askance (at)
to look contemptuously
to look down on
(2) (arch) to cast an amorous glance at
(exp) (1) to look askance (at)
to look contemptuously
to look down on
(2) (arch) to cast an amorous glance at
(exp) to cavil at a person's words
(exp) don't cover your head and leave your bottom exposed
you have to be careful not to expose your weak point while attempting to protect yourself
(exp) there's no point squeezing your buttocks after you have farted
no use shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted
(n) to get ripped off of every last penny
(n) to get ripped off of every last penny
