cy Idiom, Proverb
fancy footwork
footloose and fancy free
honesty is the best policy
no chancy
strike your fancy
Aw Fancy...What the hell?
chauncy
cyberpunk
cyberspace
at sb's mercy
He is now at your mercy．他现在由你控制。
The ship was at the mercy of wind and waves in the storm．在风暴中，那条船任凭风浪吹打。
take a fancy for
From the start，he took a fancy to Mary．从一开始，他就喜欢玛丽。
All the students have taken a fancy to their new teacher．所有的学生都喜欢他们的新老师。
take a fancy to
From the start，he took a fancy to Mary．从一开始，他就喜欢玛丽。
All the students have taken a fancy to their new teacher．所有的学生都喜欢他们的新老师。
take a fancy to/for
From the start，he took a fancy to Mary．从一开始，他就喜欢玛丽。
All the students have taken a fancy to their new teacher．所有的学生都喜欢他们的新老师。
tickle one's fancy
Idiom(s): tickle one's fancyTheme: INTEREST
to interest someone; to make someone curious.
• I have an interesting problem here that I think will tickle your fancy.
• This doesn't tickle my fancy at all. This is dull and boring.
throw oneself on the mercy of the court
Idiom(s): throw oneself on the mercy of the court AND throw oneself at the mercy of the courtTheme: LEGAL - COURTROOM
to plead for mercy from a judge in a courtroom.
• Your honor, please believe me, I didn't do it on purpose. I throw myself on the mercy of the court and beg for a light sentence.
• Jane threw herself at the mercy of the court and hoped for the best.
strike one's fancy
Idiom(s): strike one's fancyTheme: INTEREST
to appeal to someone.
• I'll have some ice cream, please. Chocolate strikes my fancy right now.
• Why don't you go to the store and buy a record album that strikes your fancy?
footloose and fancy-free
Idiom(s): footloose and fancy-freeTheme: CAREFREE
without responsibilities or commitments. (Fixed order.)
• All the rest of them have wives, but John is footloose and fancy-free.
• Mary never stays long in any job. She likes being footloose and fancy-free.
flight of fancy
Idiom(s): flight of fancyTheme: IMAGINATION
an idea or suggestion that is out of touch with reality or possibility.
• What is the point in indulging in flights of fancy about foreign vacations when you cannot even afford the rent?
• We are tired of her flights of fancy about marrying a millionaire.
firing on all cylinders
Idiom(s): firing on all cylinders AND hitting on all cylindersTheme: SPEED
working at full strength; making every possible effort. (From an internal combustion engine.)
• The team is firing on all cylinders under the new coach.
• The factory is hitting on all cylinders to finish the orders on time.
at the mercy of
Idiom(s): at the mercy of someone AND at someone's mercyTheme: DOMINATION
under the control of someone; without defense against someone.
• We were left at the mercy of the arresting officer.
• Mrs. Franklin wanted Mr. Franklin at her mercy.
throw oneself at the mercy of the court
Idiom(s): throw oneself on the mercy of the court AND throw oneself at the mercy of the courtTheme: LEGAL - COURTROOM
to plead for mercy from a judge in a courtroom.
• Your honor, please believe me, I didn't do it on purpose. I throw myself on the mercy of the court and beg for a light sentence.
• Jane threw herself at the mercy of the court and hoped for the best.
hitting on all cylinders
Idiom(s): firing on all cylinders AND hitting on all cylindersTheme: SPEED
working at full strength; making every possible effort. (From an internal combustion engine.)
• The team is firing on all cylinders under the new coach.
• The factory is hitting on all cylinders to finish the orders on time.
at one's mercy
Idiom(s): at the mercy of someone AND at someone's mercyTheme: DOMINATION
under the control of someone; without defense against someone.
• We were left at the mercy of the arresting officer.
• Mrs. Franklin wanted Mr. Franklin at her mercy.
Fire on all cylinders
If something is firing on all cylinders, it is going as well as it could.Gunboat diplomacy
If a nation conducts its diplomatic relations by threatening military action to get what it wants, it is using gunboat diplomacy.Like a fish needs a bicycle
If someone needs something like a Fish Needs a Bicycle, they do not need it at all, originally a feminist slogan A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle.Megaphone diplomacy
If negotiations between countries or parties are held through press releases and announcements, this is megaphone diplomacy, aiming to force the other party into adopting a desired position.Tickle your fancy
If something tickles your fancy, it appeals to you and you want to try it or have it.Walking encyclopedia
A very knowledgeable person is a walking encyclopedia.to fancy someone
to find someone attractive: "My friend fancies you!"Honesty is the best policy.
The path of truth is a wise one to follow in the long run.at the mercy of|at one's mercy|at the mercy|mercy
adj. phr. In the power of; subject to the will and wishes of; without defense against. The champion had the other boxer at his mercy. The picnic was at the mercy of the weather. The small grocer was at the mercy of people he owed money to.fancy doing something|fancy
- An expression of surprise. Fancy meeting you here in such an unexpected place!fancy pants|fancy|pants
n., slang A man or boy who wears clothes that are too nice or acts like a woman or girl; sissy. The first time they saw him in his new band uniform, they yelled "Hey, fancy pants, what are you doing in your sister's slacks?"footloose and fancy-free|fancy-free|footloose
adj. phr. Free and free to do what one wants (said of unmarried men). Ron is a merry bachelor and seems to enjoy greatly being footloose and fancy-free.hit on all cylinders|cylinders|hit|hit on
v. phr. 1. To run smoothly or at full power without any missing or skipping.
Said of a motor. The mechanic tuned the car engine until it was hitting on all cylinders. 2. informal To think or work well; to use all your ability. The football team was hitting on all cylinders and scored a big victory. Bob began to write his examination, and found himself hitting on all cylinders.mercy killing|killing|mercy
n. phr. The act of killing a terminally ill patient or animal in order to avoid further suffering. Mercy killing of humans is illegal in most countries, yet many doctors practice it secretly.open-door policy|door|open|open-door|policy
n. phr. A policy that states that newcomers are welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-door policy regarding immigration.strike one's fancy|fancy|strike
v. phr. To please one's predilections; appeal to one. The red tie with the yellow dragon on it happened to strike my fancy, so I bought it.take a fancy to|fancy|take
v. phr. To become fond of; cultivate a predilection for. Aunt Hermione has taken a fancy to antique furniture.walking encyclopedia|encyclopedia|walking
n. phr. A polymath; a person very well versed in a number of different disciplines. My uncle is a veritable walking encyclopedia when it comes to the history of World War II.Antonym: WALKING DICTIONARY.
all cylinders
all cylinderssee fire on all cylinders.
at someone's mercy
at someone's mercysee at the mercy of.
confederacy
confederacythe Confederacy
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the league of Southern states that seceded from the U.S. in 1860 & 1861; Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., La., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn., Tex., & Va.
official name, Confederate States of America
conspiracy of silence
conspiracy of silenceA tacit or explicit agreement to keep something secret. For example, In this state's medical society there is a conspiracy of silence regarding incompetent practitioners. This term was first used as a complaint about lack of attention, but today it more often refers to remaining silent about something unfavorable or criminal. [Late 1800s]
cylinder
cylindersee fire on all cylinders.
encyclopedist
encyclopedistthe Encyclopedists
the writers of the French Encyclopedia (1751-72) edited by Diderot and d'Alembert, which contained the advanced ideas of the period
fancy
fancysee flight of fancy; footloose and fancy-free; take a fancy to; tickle one's fancy;.
hit on all cylinders
hit on all cylinderssee fire on all cylinders.
mercy
mercysee at the mercy of.
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