Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2001, And still no one is shouting stop. Throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick For example, in the list "sun, moon, and other large objects", the phrase "other large objects" only includes celestial bodies, not houses and elephants.
Used after a noun or list of nouns in place of "etc".Ī canon of construction holding that when a general term follows a list of particular terms, the general term only applies to things similar to the particular terms. To move quickly along a particular route, list, etc. To read quickly a list or other short text.Īn expression to start the last item of a list, emphasising that while it is listed last, it is just as important as the rest of the items. One is on another’s “bad side” someone is angry with another Hence, a long list of items, especially an exhaustive one. Originally, a list of articles of clothing that had been sent to be laundered.
Used other than as an idiom: see bucket, list.Ī collection of requests, usually by a spouse for a partner to perform a series of tasks, assignments, or jobs dealing with the maintenance of a household. Ī usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority. A list of things to accomplish before one's death.