a card-carrying member (of something)
A certified member of a particular group or organization. Can refer figuratively to an ardent devotee, or literally to someone who has paid the dues necessary to be part of a group. I never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a card-carrying member of the Freemasons. I'm afraid only card-carrying members of the union can be given any regular shifts on the docks. Before you start espousing your liberal notions to Uncle Ned, please keep in mind that he's a card-carrying Republican.
a member for Barkshire
obsolete A person with a loud, sharp cough that sounds similar to barking. A pun of "bark" (as in a "barking cough") and Berkshire, county in South East England. Primarily heard in UK. Every morning, the old man woke up sounding like a member for Barkshire due to the toll that lifetime of smoking had taken on his lungs. Natalie still sounds like member for Barkshire, so I don't think the antibiotic you gave her has helped. Boy, you sound like a member for Barkshire! Do you want me to make you some tea?
a member of the clean plate club
Someone who always makes a point of eating everything they are served in a meal. Sometimes hyphenated as "clean-plate club." Come on, kids, finish the food I gave you. Don't you want to be members of the clean plate club? Our national obsession with being members of the clean-plate club, along with ever-increasing portion sizes, has led to people eating far more than they require. I've always been a picky eater, so I'm rarely a member of the clean plate club.
a member of the old boys' club
One who is a part of a network of privileged men who are members of the same organizations and institutions and who assist each other in professional advancement. When you graduate from Yale, you're not only getting a degree, but a priceless entry into the old boys' club. The only way you get ahead in this industry is if you're a member of the old boys' club. That place has always been an old boys' club, so I'm not surprised they didn't give a wildly qualified woman like Margie the job.
a member of the/(one's) inner circle
One who is included in or a part of a small, exclusive, and intimate group of like-minded people. She has long been a member of the CEO's inner circle, influencing many aspects of how he operates the company. I've been friends with their group for a long time, but it was only recently that I felt like I had become a member of the inner circle. After nearly 20 years working for the company, I finally became a member of the board of directors' inner circle.
be a (fully) paid-up member of (something)
To be a certified member of a particular group or organization. Can refer figuratively to an ardent devotee, or literally to someone who has paid the dues necessary to be part of a group. I never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a paid-up member of the Freemasons. You'll have to be a fully paid-up member of the union before we can give you any regular shifts on the docks. Before you start espousing your liberal notions to Uncle Ned, please keep in mind that he's a fully paid-up member of the conservative party.
be a card-carrying member (of something)
To be a certified member of a particular group or organization; to have paid the necessary dues or fees to be part of a group. Can refer figuratively to an ardent devotee, or literally to someone who has paid the dues necessary to be part of a group. I never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a card-carrying member of the Freemasons. You'll have to be a card-carrying member of the union before we can give you any regular shifts on the docks. Before you start espousing your liberal notions to Uncle Ned, please keep in mind that he's a card-carrying Republican.
clean plate club
A figurative club representing the mentality that one should always make a point of eating everything one is served in a meal. Originally a campaign during the First and Second World Wars to curb food scarcity. Sometimes hyphenated as "clean-plate club." Come on, kids, finish the food I gave you. Don't you want to be members of the clean plate club? Our national obsession with the so-called clean-plate club, along with ever-increasing portion sizes, has led to people eating far more than they require. I'm rarely a member of the clean plate club because I seldom have a very big appetite.
paid-up member (of something)
A certified member of a particular group or organization; someone who has paid the dues necessary to be part of a group. I never knew until he was on his deathbed that my father was a paid-up member of the Freemasons. I'm afraid only paid-up members of the union can be given any regular shifts on the docks.
the hearts and minds of (the members of some group)
The intellectual and emotional mindset of the members of some group, translated into trust, support, etc. The movie is critically acclaimed, but it remains to be seen whether it will capture the hearts and minds of the moviegoing public.
win the hearts and minds of (the members of some group)
To garner the support of a particular group of people by appealing to their emotions and intelligence. The movie is critically acclaimed, but it remains to be seen whether it will win the hearts and minds of the greater moviegoing public. The presidential candidate has been trying to win the hearts and minds of voters for months, but he still trails well behind his opponent.
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