gaaly.html - See: GIFT OF GAB or GIFT OF THE GAB.

gaaly.html - See: STAND THE GAFF.

gaaly.html - {v. phr.} 1. To go forward; move ahead. * /The soldiers fought hard and began to gain ground./ 2. To become stronger; make progress; improve. * /The sick man gained ground after being near death./ * /Under Lincoln, the Republican Party gained ground./ Contrast: LOSE GROUND.

gaaly.html - See: PLAY TO THE GALLERY.

gaaly.html - See: TEN-GALLON HAT.

gaaly.html - {n. phr.} Bitter joke(s) that make fun of a very serious matter, e.g. death, imprisonment, etc. * /When the criminal was led to the electric chair on Monday morning, he said, "Nice way to start the week, eh?"/