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a foregone conclusion

a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.

a free-for-all

a fight without rules, Donnybrook There was a free-for-all after the dance, and Brendan got hurt.

a penny for your thoughts

tell me what you are thinking about "When I'm quiet, she will say, ""A penny for your thoughts."""

a run for your money

strong competition, an opponent I should enter the election and give him a run for his money.

a shadow of his former self

much lighter than he was before, very thin and weak After twenty years in prison, he was a shadow of his former self.

a sight for sore eyes

something or someone you are happy to see Well, my friend, you are a sight for sore eyes. Good to see you!

a sucker for punishment

one who allows himself to be hurt or blamed If I accept blame for a team loss, I'm a sucker for punishment.

age before beauty

the older person should be allowed to enter first """Age before beauty,"" she said as she opened the door for me."

an eye for an eye (a tooth for a tooth)

equal punishment or revenge Canadian laws do not demand an eye for an eye.

ask for it

invite or deserve an attack When you called him a thief, you asked for it. You made him mad.

read for (something)

1. To apprehend article for some specific assignment or goal. A noun or pronoun can appear amid "read" and "for." I consistently hated account for class—the alone books I can bethink are ones I apprehend for pleasure. I apprehend books as a proofreader for a living, so I absolutely abhorrence to apprehend in my additional time. Read this abstract for any mistakes and accelerate me a revised adaptation on Monday.2. To audience for a specific role by account curve from a comedy or script. Hi, my name is Shane Wilson, and I'll be account for the allotment of Othello.Learn more: read

read for something

to read, attractive abnormally for something, such as errors, clarity, etc. Please apprehend this arrangement for spelling and grammar errors. Read this book for ball and annihilation more.Learn more: read

read for

v.
1. To abstraction for something, as an examination, degree, or certification: They are in the library account for their exams abutting week.
2. To apprehend or appraise article in adjustment to attending for article specific: I apprehend the argument already for apperception and a additional time for pleasure. The biographer assassin an abettor to apprehend for errors. The tracker apprehend the aisle for signs of foxes.
3. To audience for some acting role: Five bodies apprehend for the allotment of Hamlet in the academy play. Learn more: read

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