People traveled from near and far to see the show.
near and far
idiom Slang
Cockney rhyming slang · East London
bar
The festival attracts visitors from near and far who want to experience the local culture.
Scholars from near and far gathered at the university to discuss the ancient manuscript and its historical significance.
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all over bar the shouting
Of an activity where the result is known, but may be subject to change, due to it not being officially finished or announced.
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bar none
Without exception; excluding nothing else of the same kind.
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bar sinister
The state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.
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bar star
A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.
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belly up to the bar
To commit oneself to a challenge or task; to accept a responsibility; to acknowledge a fact.
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call to the bar
Admission to practice in the courts.
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know from a bar of soap
To know; to be acquainted with (a person).
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lower the bar
to lower the standards of quality that are expected of or required for something.