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To think probable; suppose; believe. — Used in first person.
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. dare say
[dare say] {v. phr.}
To think probable; suppose; believe. — Used in first person.
Mary is unhappy now but I dare say she will be laughing about this tomorrow.
There is no more ice cream on the table, but I dare say we can find some in the kitchen.
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A time when the moon is not shining or cannot be seen.
Contrast: [FULL OF THE MOON].
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. dark of the moon
[dark of the moon] {n. phr.}, {literary}
A time when the moon is not shining or cannot be seen.
It was the dark of the moon when the scouts reached camp and they had to use flashlights to find their tents.
Contrast: [FULL OF THE MOON].
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A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle.
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To have a good time; be happy; feel pleasure.
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1. To increase in size or height; become taller or older; reach full height.
2. To become adult in mind or judgment; become old enough to think or decide in important matters.
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. grow up
[grow up] {v.}
1. To increase in size or height; become taller or older; reach full height.
Johnny is growing up; his shoes are too small for him.
I grew up on a farm.
The city has grown up since I was young.
2. To become adult in mind or judgment; become old enough to think or decide in important matters.
Tom wants to he a coach when he grows up.
Grow up, you're not a baby any more!
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To be as cheerful as possible in pain or trouble; do something without complaining.
Compare: [MAKE THE BEST OF], [PUT UP WITH].
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. grin and bear it
[grin and bear it] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To be as cheerful as possible in pain or trouble; do something without complaining.
The doctor told Mrs. Howard that she had to stop eating sweets if she wanted to lose weight, and she tried to grin and bear it.
If you must have a tooth drilled, all you can do is grin and bear it.
Compare: [MAKE THE BEST OF], [PUT UP WITH].
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To feel able to think clearly; know what to do. — Usually used in the negative or with limiters.
Compare: [IN A FOG].
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. know if one is coming or going
[know if one is coming or going] or [know whether one is coming or going] {v. phr.}
To feel able to think clearly; know what to do. — Usually used in the negative or with limiters.
On Monday, the car broke down; on Tuesday, Mother broke her arm; on Wednesday, the children all became ill with the mumps; by Thursday, poor Father didn't know if he was coming or going.
My cousin is so much in love that she scarcely knows whether she's coming or going.
Compare: [IN A FOG].
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Not to notice a person. — Used with negative or limiting words and in questions.
Compare: [GIVE A HANG].
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To not hesitate or vacillate; be definite in one's ideas or plans.
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