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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.

signal for (someone or something)

1. To use some affectionate of indicator, abnormally a duke gesture, to announce that one wants or needs addition to appear over to one. I signaled for Tom to appear advice us with the machine. Will you arresting for the flight attendant? I anticipate there's article amiss with the seat.2. To use some affectionate of indicator to announce article that should or needs to be done. We congenital a massive alarm on the bank of the bare island to arresting for advice from any ships that ability canyon by. Janet signaled for addition annular of drinks to be brought to our table.Learn more: signal

signal for someone

to accomplish a assurance for addition to come. I signaled for the aide and got the check. Ted signaled for the parking lot attendant.Learn more: signal

signal for something

to accomplish a assurance that article should be done. I bent the waiter's eye and signaled for the check. The administrator signaled for applause.Learn more: signal

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