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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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pass the buck

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[potluck] See: [TAKE POTLUCK].

Irish toast

May the enemies of Ireland never eat bread nor drink whisky, but be tormented with itching without benefit of scratching.