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without a word of a lie |
without any lies, the gospel truth
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Without a word of a lie, that fish was five feet long.
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without batting an eye |
without pausing, looking calm and natural
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Without batting an eye, she gave him a false name and address.
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without question |
certain, no doubt
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Lee sang best, without question. She has an excellent voice.
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without turning a hair |
without a sign of fear or stress, cool, without batting an eye
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Without turning a hair, Adriana told them she was Madonna's manager!
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wolf down |
eat quickly, inhale
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The boys wolfed down their lunch and ran out to play soccer.
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wolf in sheep's clothing |
(See a wolf in sheep's clothing)
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wonder of wonders |
amazingly, surprisingly, lo and behold
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Wonder of wonders, you're on time ! It's a miracle!
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wonky |
dizzy, confused, woozy
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After falling off the horse, Pedro was feeling a little wonky.
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won't see you stuck |
will help if necessary, will not refuse firmly, leave the door open
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"Will you judge our pie contest?" "I'd rather not do it, but I won't see you stuck."
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won't tell a soul |
will not tell anyone, keep it to yourself
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You can tell me your secret. I won't tell a soul.
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