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Definition

Very likely; almost certainly.

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In Context

  • ""I'll lay you a pound to a penny that proud Miss Nelly marries John Ormandy in the end.""
  • "...and where was out boy? ...Discharged early from the National Service in Cyprus! A pound to a penny he was home with Mum..."
  • "Mrs. Seaton raised her eyebrows. "What does she think will happen? She might respect what you have to say, but I'll put a pound to a penny no one else at that table will.""
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So common as to be practically or almost worthless.

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a hundred and ten percent

A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.

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a dime a dozen

So common as to be practically or almost worthless.

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a little bird told me

I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to di…

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a notch above

superior to; of a higher quality than
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