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Brewer's: B Flats
Bugs. The pun is “B” (the initial letter), and “flat,” from the flatness of the obnoxious insect. Also called Norfolk Howards, from Mr. Bugg, who advertised in the Times that he should in…Brewer's: Flat
One who is not sharp; a suite of rooms on one floor. “Oh, Messrs ... what flats you are!” —The Times. “He said he was going to have a flat to let on the top floor.” — Howells: Hazards of…Brewer's: Dead-flat
(A), in ship architecture, one of the bends amidship. (Dana.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Dead FreightDead-eye A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…Brewer's: Fall Flat
(To). To lie prostrate or procumbent; to fail to interest, as “the last act fell flat.” Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Fall FoulFall Away A B C D E F…Brewer's: Flat-fish
He is a regular flat-fish. A dull, stupid fellow, not up to anything. The play is upon flat (stupid), and such fish as plaice, dabs, and soles. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E…Brewer's: Flat Milk
Skimmed milk, that is, milk “fletted” (Anglo-Saxon, flet, cream; Latin, flos lactis.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Flat RaceFlat-fish A B C D E F G…Brewer's: Flat Race
(A). A race on the flat or level ground without obstacles. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Flat SimplicityFlat Milk A B C D E F G H I J K L M N…Brewer's: Flat Simplicity
“The flat simplicity of that reply was admirable.” (Colley Cibber: The Crooked Husband, i. 1.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894FlattererFlat Race A B C…Spotlight on the Stanley Cup: Offense
Detroit The late-season return of star center Sergei Fedorov from a contract-related holdout has given the Red Wings the NHL's most potent offense. Their depth up front is unmatched and they…flat foot
(Encyclopedia) flat foot, condition of the human foot in which the entire sole rests on the ground when the person is standing. When the foot muscles are weakened or the ligaments are strained and…Trending
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