W
Idioms beginning with "W"
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[within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}
Within the limits of good sense; in reasonable control or check; moderate.
I want you to have a good time tonight, within reason.
If Tom wants to go to the fair, he must keep his expenses within reason.
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[with might and main] {adv. phr.}
With full strength or complete effort.
The sailors pulled the rope with might and main.
John tried with all his might and main to solve the problem.
[with open arms] {adv. phr.}
1. With the arms spread wide for hugging or catching.
When Father came home from work, little Sally ran out to meet him with open arms.
* /Dick stood under the window with open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry […]
[without fail] {adv. phr.}
Without failing to do it or failing in the doing of it; certainly, surely.
Be here at 8 o'clock sharp, without fail.
Ben promised to return the bike at a certain time without fail.