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Traditional English :: troy
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troy.html - n. (in full troy weight) a system of weights used for precious metals and gems, with a pound of 12 ounces or 5,760 grains. [ME, prob. f. Troyes in France] |
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English Idioms :: trolley
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troy.html - See: OFF ONE'S ROCKER or OFF ONE'S TROLLEY. |
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English Idioms :: trot out
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troy.html - {v. phr.} To bring out for inspection; display. * /Don't mention compact disks to Joe, or he'll trot out his entire collection and we'll be stuck here all night./ |
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English Idioms :: trouble
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troy.html - See: BORROW TROUBLE, GO TO THE TROUBLE or TAKE THE TROUBLE. |
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English Idioms :: troubled waters
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troy.html - {v. phr.} To take advantage of a troubled or confusing situation; seek personal advantage. * /With the police disorganized after the collapse of communism in Europe, many criminals started to fish in troubled waters./ |
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English Idioms :: troubled waters
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troy.html - See: POUR OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS. |
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