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the pits
[the pits] {n.}, {slang} 1. A low class, blighted and ill-maintained […]
the powers that be
[the powers that be] {n. phr.} Constituted authority; those in power. […]
the ropes
[the ropes] {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledge of a […]
the score
[the score] {n.}, {slang} The truth; the real story or information; […]
the three R's
[the three R's] {n. phr.} (W)riting, reading, and (a)rithmetic, the three […]
the ticket
[the ticket] {n.} Exactly what is needed. - Often used with […]
the tracks
[the tracks] {n.} The line between the rich or fashionable part […]
the whole way
[the whole way]
See: [ALL THE WAY].
the wiser
[the wiser] {adj.} Knowing about something which might be embarrassing of […]
the works
[the works] {n. plural}, {slang} 1. Everything that can be had […]