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lord of the flies

idiom

a ruler over a worthless kingdom; leader of a meaningless microcosm.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as the crow flies

    In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.

  2. 02

    as the gull flies

    In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.

  3. 03

    catch flies

    To have one's mouth wide open for a prolonged period.

  4. 04

    drink with the flies

    To drink alcohol while alone.

  5. 05

    lord it over

    To behave as if one is in control of; to make a display of having an advantage over or superiority to.

  6. 06

    lord of gingerbread

    One who is showy but lacking substance or real authority.

  7. 07

    Lord willing and the creek don't rise

    Barring unforeseen circumstances.

  8. 08

    no flies on

    No mental weaknesses, character defects, or other significant flaws belonging to.

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