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bone in her teeth

idiom

(of a boat or ship) A prominent bow wave (as a result of high speed).


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  1. 01

    arm to the teeth

    To equip thoroughly with weapons.

  2. 02

    bare one's teeth

    To show aggression.

  3. 03

    bone hard

    As hard as a bone, rock hard.

  4. 04

    bone in the throat

    A source of continuing annoyance; a hindrance.

  5. 05

    bone of contention

    Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.

  6. 06

    breed in the bone

    To establish or ingrain firmly within someone's nature.

  7. 07

    cast in someone's teeth

    To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.

  8. 08

    chill to the bone

    To make someone extremely cold, or to be extremely cold.

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