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a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
[a little knowledge is a dangerous thing] {literary} A person who […]

Achilles' heel
[Achilles' heel] {n. phr.}, {literary} A physical or psychological weakness named […]

albatross around one's neck
[albatross around one's neck] {n. phr.}, {literary} Guilt, the haunting past, […]

all in all
[all in all] (1) {n. phr.}, {literary} The person or thing […]

all roads lead to Rome
[all roads lead to Rome] {literary} The same end or goal […]

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beg the question
[beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something […]

between the devil and the deep blue sea
[between the devil and the deep blue sea] or {literary} [between […]

bid fair
[bid fair] {v.}, {literary} To seem likely; promise. * /He bids […]

carriage trade
[carriage trade] {n.}, {literary} Rich or upper class people. * /The […]