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to all intents and purposes

[to all intents and purposes] {adv. phr.} In most ways; in fact. * /The president is called the head of state, but the prime minister, to all intents and purposes, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on purpose

[on purpose] {adv. phr.} For a reason; because you want to; not accidentally. * /Jane did not forget her coat; she left it in the locker on purpose./ * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

at cross purposes

[at cross purposes] {adv. phr.} With opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other's way. * /Tom's parents acted at […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

cross

[cross] See: [AT CROSS PURPOSES], [CARRY ONE'S CROSS], [DOUBLE CROSS], [KEEP ONE'S FINGERS CROSSED] at [CROSS ONE'S FINGERS] (1b). A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Life is a dream--but don't wake me.

сваливать вину

[сваливать вину], [валить вину] {v. phr.} {informal} or [перекладывать вину] {v. phr.} […]

purpose

[purpose] See: [AT CROSS PURPOSES], [ON PURPOSE], [TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES].

in advance

[in advance] or [in advance of] {adv. phr.} 1. In front; ahead (of the others); first. * /In the parade, the band will march […]