Slightly
111no matter — slightly formal something that you say which means that a problem is not important. It s raining, but no matter, I ll take the dog for a walk anyway …
112one step ahead — slightly better prepared or more successful than someone else. The filmmaker manages to keep one step ahead of his critics by constantly trying new ideas. Usage notes: often used with the verbs be, keep, or stay: In this business, you have to be… …
113sackcloth and ashes — slightly formal if you wear sackcloth and ashes, you show by your behaviour that you are very sorry for something you did wrong. I ve already apologized. How long must I wear sackcloth and ashes before you ll forgive me? …
114to a man — slightly formal if a group of people do something to a man, they all do it. They supported him to a man …
115to the letter — slightly formal if you follow instructions or obey rules to the letter, you do exactly what you are told to do. I followed the instructions to the letter but I still couldn t get it to work …
116Truth will out. — slightly formal something that you say which means the truth will always be discovered. They re bound to find out what you ve done. Truth will out, you know …
117Trantas dots — slightly elevated greyish white dots consisting of clumps of degenerating eosinophils and epithelial cells, seen on the conjunctiva at the junction of the cornea and sclera in cases of allergic conjunctivitis [Trantas (1867–1960), Greek… …
118out of sorts — slightly ill, upset, or unhappy I ve been feeling a bit out of sorts lately …
119capernoited — Slightly intoxicated or tipsy …
120cut above, a — Slightly above. Of a higher standard than. A degree beyond (one s means, one s level, etc.) …
