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and the like
Things of a similar nature.
I like McDonald's, Wendy's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and the like.
When I go out to the beach flake towels, a mat, suntan lotion, and the like.
and then some
And a lot more; and more too.
It would cost all the money he had and then some.
Talking his way out of this trouble was going to take all his wits and then some.
angel dust
Phencyclidine, an addictive hallucinatory narcotic drug extremely dangerous to the users' health, also called PCP.
Mike has gone from grass to angel dust; he will end up in the morgue.
answer for
To take responsibility for; assume charge or supervision of.
The secret service has to answer for the safety of the President and his family.
To say you are sure that (someone) has good character or ability; guarantee: sponsor.
When people thought Ray had stolen the money, the principal said, "Ray is no thief. I'll answer for him."
Take the blame or punishment for.
When Mother found out who ate the cake, Tom had to answer for his mischief.
answer one's calling
To fulfill one's destiny in terms of work or profession by doing what one has a talent for.
Don answered his calling when he became a chiropractor. Susy answered her calling when she became a violinist.
answer the call of nature
obey the call of nature
To go to the bathroom to relieve oneself by urinating or defecating.
Ted was hiking in the mountains when suddenly he had to answer the call of nature but since there was no bathroom in the woods, he excused himself and disappeared behind the bushes.
answer to
To be named; go by a certain name or designation; be accountable.
As head of the company she does not have to answer to anyone.
When you walk my dog, please remember that he answers to the name "Caesar."
ante up
To produce the required amount of money in order to close a transaction; to pay what one owes.
"I guess I'd better ante up if I want to stay an active member of the Association", Max said.