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101pin down — verb 1. define clearly (Freq. 1) I cannot narrow down the rules for this game • Syn: ↑peg down, ↑nail down, ↑narrow down, ↑narrow, ↑specify • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
102in the cart — adverb (or adjective) slang Britain : in an embarrassing position (as from deception or defeat) * * * in the cart (slang) 1. In an awkward predicament 2. In trouble • • • Main Entry: ↑cart …
103up a tree — adverb (or adjective) : at a disadvantage or in an embarrassing position : cornered, trapped * * * up a tree (slang, esp N American) In difficulties (cf ↑up a gum tree under ↑gum2) • • • Main Entry: ↑tree * * * …
104Bertie Ahern — Taoiseach In office 26 June 1997 – 7 May 2008 Tánaiste Mary Harney Michael McDowell …
105Germany — /jerr meuh nee/, n. a republic in central Europe: after World War II divided into four zones, British, French, U.S., and Soviet, and in 1949 into East Germany and West Germany; East and West Germany were reunited in 1990. 84,068,216; 137,852 sq.… …
106international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… …
107literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
108New Zealand Warriors — Club information Full name New Zealand Warriors Limited Colours      Black …
109History of the Boston Celtics — This is a history of the Boston Celtics. The Boston Celtics are an American basketball team currently playing in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Over the years, the Celtics have won 17 …
110Criterion of embarrassment — Criterion of embarrassment: The Baptism of Jesus The criterion of embarrassment, also known as criterion of dissimilarity, is a critical analysis of historical accounts in which accounts embarrassing to the author are presumed to be true because… …
