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the one that got away

idiom

A former romantic partner who retains a special place in one's memory and whose loss one regrets.


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    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  2. 02

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    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  3. 03

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  4. 04

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    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  5. 05

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    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  6. 06

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  8. 08

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    To share the same feelings.

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