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See: NOT THE ONLY PEBBLE ON THE BEACH.

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not the only pebble on the beach

[not the only pebble on the beach] {n. phr.} Not the only person to be considered; one of many. * /George was acting pretty self-important and we finally had to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

beach bunny

[beach bunny] {n.}, {slang} An attractive girl seen on beaches - mostly to show off her figure; one who doesn't get into the water and swim. * /What kind of […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pebble

[pebble] See: [NOT THE ONLY PEBBLE ON THE BEACH]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

landing ship

[landing ship] {n.} A ship built to land troops and army equipment on a beach for an invasion. * /The landing ship came near the beach, doors in the bow […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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