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nine times out of ten

idiom

Very often, mostly, most of the time.


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  1. 01

    a hundred and ten percent

    A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.

  2. 02

    card of ten

    A bold front, an instance of standing one's ground.

  3. 03

    cloud nine

    Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.

  4. 04

    Cock and Hen

    [Cockney slang]ten

  5. 05

    count to ten

    An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.

  6. 06

    fast times

    A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.

  7. 07

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

  8. 08

    get with the times

    To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.

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