Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

as the crow flies, phrase

The shortest distance between two points.
The building we can see off in the distance probably isn't as far away as the crow flies.

Added on May 16, 2012 by danielslaughter

with bells on

To act with enthusiasm.
I'll be at the sock hop with bells on!

Added on July 7, 2021 by danielslaughter

darnedest thing, adjective

/darn-dist thing/

An event or action which is unbelievable and extraordinary. Derivative of damnedest.
It's just the darnedest thing! My brooch was pinned to my blouse, and then all of a sudden it was gone.

Added on May 22, 2011 by danielslaughter

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