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bit by a barn mouse

idiom

tipsy; slightly drunk


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  1. 01

    a little bit of bread and no cheese

    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  2. 02

    barn find

    A valuable item recovered from poor storage, such as a suburban garage, farm shed, etc., where it had been more or less forgotten; especially a vintage automobile.

  3. 03

    born in a barn

    In a past tense: criticizing the person to whom the phrase is directed for inappropriately, and usually neglectingly, leaving an exterior door or window open, considered ill-mannered.

  4. 04

    champ at the bit

    To show impatience or frustration when delayed.

  5. 05

    dust mouse

    A dust bunny.

  6. 06

    every bit

    Exactly, to its full degree

  7. 07

    not be able to hit the broad side of a barn

    To have very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.

  8. 08

    pony in the barn

    An exciting and real prospect, something to be legitimately excited about.

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