10 BÜCHER, DIE MIT «AS STRAIGHT AS A DIE» IM ZUSAMMENHANG STEHEN
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as straight as a die in der folgenden bibliographischen Auswahl. Bücher, die mit
as straight as a die im Zusammenhang stehen und kurze Auszüge derselben, um seinen Gebrauch in der Literatur kontextbezogen darzustellen.
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A Dictionary of Anglo-American Proverbs & Proverbial ...
As straight as a die (APP 102; MP 167) 1924 George Crook belied his name by
being as straight as a die. (p. 40. Another example appears on p. 106.) Hawtrey,
Charles. The Truth at Last, ed. W. Somerset Maugham. Boston: Little, Brown, and
...
George B. Bryan, Wolfgang Mieder, 2005
(as) straight as a die 1 extremely straight: The road runs (as) straight as a die for
fifty or so miles. 2 completely honest: She'sas straight as a die, I can trust her to
tell me what she'sreally thinking. . straight up slang used to show that you are ...
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Chambers's Edinburgh journal, conducted by W. Chambers. ...
Well, " Allardyce is as straight as a die, and Jones is as straight as a die," said
you ; ergo, Allardyce is about as straight as Jones. There, don't be angry ; but let
us agree to differ. Time will shew. In the meanwhile, here is Money.' He took out
of ...
You must permit me to hold the same opinion that you yourself held up to, say
twelve o clock last night' ' How do you mean ? ' ' Well, " Allardyce is as straight as
a die, and Jones is as straight as a die," said you ; ergo, Allardyce is about as ...
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Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts
... so rapidly as yours. You must permit me to hold the same opinion that you
yourself held up to, say twelve o clock last night.' ' How do you mean ? ' ' Well, "
Allardyce is as straight as a die, and Jones is as straight as a die," said you ; ergo
, ...
William Chambers, Robert Chambers, 1872
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Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts
... is as straight as a die, and Jones is as straight as a die," said you ; ergo,
Allardyce is about as straight as Jones. There, don't be angry ; but let us agree to
differ. Time will shew. In the meanwhile, here is Money.' He took out of his pocket
the ...
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Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases
die2 (noun) (as) straight as a die 1 completely honest or straightforward. This is a
figurative use of the literal meaning, although it is recorded somewhat earlier.
You'll know me truer than a die (in this meaning) is found in an 18th cent. ballad.
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A Woman's Vengeance:
A Novel
“Well, 'Allardyce is as straight as a die, and Jones is as straight as a die,' said you
; ergo, Allardyce is about as straight as Jones. There, don't be angry; but let us
agree to differ. Time will show. In the meanwhile, here is money.” He took out of ...
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Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
(as) straight as a die 1 extremely straight: The road runs (as) straight as a die for
fifty or so miles. 2 completely honest: She s as straight as a die, I can trust her to
tell me what she s really thinking. • straight up slang used to show that you are ...
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A woman's vengeance, by the author of 'Cecil's tryst'.
"Well, 'Allardyce is as straight as a die, and Jones is as straight as a die,' said you
; ergo, Allardyce is about as straight as Jones. There, don't be angry ; but let us
agree to differ. Time will show. In the meanwhile, here is money." He took out of ...
10 NACHRICHTEN, IN DENEN DER BEGRIFF «AS STRAIGHT AS A DIE» VORKOMMT
Erfahre, worüber man in den einheimischen und internationalen Medien spricht und wie der Begriff
as straight as a die im Kontext der folgenden Nachrichten gebraucht wird.
Golfers set to tee off for Tom's charity
He was given cut-down golf clubs when he was six or seven and could hit a ball as straight as a die.” Anyone interested in taking part in, or sponsoring, the event ... «Gazette, Jun 15»
Volvo Ocean Race - Pushing even harder
After the Azores High, we were the first boat to enter the second low-pressure area and that took us to Lisbon as straight as a die.” Due to the ... «Sail World, Mai 15»
Grand National 2015: Jonjo O'Neill hoping Shutthefrontdoor runs a …
“He'd go out on a horse that doesn't jump well and runs off to the left or right or whatever. Next time, he comes up as straight as a die and you ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
Baggies boss Tony Pulis backs Graham Dorrans to fire Norwich …
"He's as straight as a die and I enjoy his company. "What Gus does is up to him. He's coached, managed and done very well. He's not done too ... «Express.co.uk, Feb 15»
Respected businessman dies on his 98th birthday
Derek Calrow, who was his stockbroker, added: "He was as straight as a die. He was a very prudent man, and a very successful businessman.". «Bury Times, Jan 15»
Expert warns of child injuries playing rugby
... very well and James wouldn't give out misinformation, he's as straight as a die. I can't see James doing that, I really can't. His care of a player ... «Scotsman, Dez 14»
Allen Evans: The boy who lied about his age to join the army
He was a fair man and he was as straight as a die in his dealings with other people.” Dynamic Dart Advertisement · Live. from the Lancashire ... «Lancashire Evening Post, Nov 14»
HS2 station at Crewe could be hard lines for Stoke
The proposed route for high-speed rail may be as straight as a die, but the sound and fury of the debate surrounding the project is full of ironic ... «BBC News, Okt 14»
Opinion: 'Why can't all MPs be like Beast of Bolsover, Dennis Skinner?
You won't find our Dennis doing that, he is as straight as a die. I would like to wish Dennis Skinner MP all the best for the future. You are a great ... «Derby Telegraph, Okt 14»
Football's North star
I'll say this about Brian, he never resorted to any verbals or elbows, he played the game as straight as a die.” Which by all accounts is how Ray ... «The Northern Echo, Aug 14»
