[sweep out of] {v. phr.} To leave in an impressive, majestic manner. * /Offended by Tim's remark, Mary swept out of the room with her head high in the air./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

old world

[old world] {n. phr.} Europe, the continent; a continental manner. * /Tom had an old world manner that thoroughly charmed all the ladies./ Compare: [OLD COUNTRY]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

one on the city

[one on the city] {n.}, {slang} A glass of water (which is provided free of charge, as a free gift from the city). * /What will you have? - Oh, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in that

[in that] {conj.} For the reason that; because. * /I like the city, but I like the country better in that I have more friends in the country./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Glazing

[Glazing] Corporate-speak for sleeping with your eyes open; a popular pastime at conferences and early-morning meetings. * […]

dog

[dog] See: [EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY], [GO TO THE DOGS], [HOT DOG], [LEAD A DOG'S LIFE], [LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE], [RAIN […]

name is mud

[name is mud] {informal} (You) are in trouble; a person is blamed or no longer liked. - Used in the possessive. * /If you […]

trade in

[trade in] {v.} To give something to a seller as part payment for another thing of greater value. * /The Browns traded their […]

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