[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper or best time. * /Fred's father told him that he was not old enough yet but that he would […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of season

[out of season] {adv. phr.} 1. Not at the right or lawful time for hunting or catching. * /The boys were caught fishing out of season./ 2. Not at the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

high season

[high season] {n. phr.} The time of year when the largest number of passengers are travelling; the time when airfare costs more. * /We had to pay $100 more for […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

off season

[off season] See: [LOW SEASON]. Contrast: [HIGH SEASON], [ON SEASON]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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God is not as severe as he is said to be.

cabbage

[cabbage] {n.} 1. A stupid person or someone with no mental abilities whatever. 2. Cloth trimmed from a customer's material by […]

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mince words

[mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake of politeness or deception. * /I like people who speak […]

off the record

[off the record] (1) {adv. phr.} Confidentially. * /"Off the record," the boss said, "you will get a good raise for next […]