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be cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey (British, very informal!) brass monkey weather - extremely cold weather. We were in Moscow, and it was cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. until hell freezes over (informal) if you say that someone can do something until hell freezes over, you mean they will not get the result they want. They can talk until hell freezes over - they won't make me change my mind. when hell freezes over if you say that something will happen when hell freezes over, you mean that it will never happen. Taxes will be abolished when hell freezes over. freeze out someone/something to prevent someone or something from being involved in an activity. The company tried to freeze out its competition by buying up all the gas stations in the area. Usage notes: usually said about an unfair way of preventing involvement until hell freezes over forever. I will fight for these children till hell freezes over. Usage notes: also used in the form when hell freezes over Etymology: based on the idea that hell (= a very hot place where people are punished forever) can never freeze How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Over 300 vegetarian and vegan recipes with nutrient analysis (vitamins and minerals as well as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and sodium) along with vegan recipes, "quick fix" meals and freezable entrees, wheat-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and egg-free options, special teas and tonics to ease common pregnancy and postpartum discomforts, tips and tricks for minimizing kitchen work, and much more pack this easy-to-use guide. And while reanimating entire bodies may be a stretch, Storey and others are striving to find methods to freeze and thaw pieces of individual cells, scraps of tissue, even organs like livers and hearts--because for transplant patients freezable organs could be lifesavers. Whether dished up fresh or prepared in two-week, freezable batches, Castellano and his fellow personal chefs' dishes are catching on as workers and homemakers scramble to maximize their time. |
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