Informal

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Wren

WREN /ˈwren/
Informal
A member of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS).
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Up the pole

UP THE POLE /up θe pole/
Informal
Dead drunk.
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Nip round

NIP ROUND /nip round/
Informal
To pop over or come around to someone's house.
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Keen on

KEEN ON /kiːn on/
Informal
To be enthusiastic. He was keen on her.
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Grasp the nettle

GRASP THE NETTLE /grasp θe nettle/
Informal
Take the bull by the horns.
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Flat out

FLAT OUT /flat out/
Informal
At full speed.
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Early Days

EARLY DAYS /ɪəly deɪs/
Informal
Too soon; jumping the gun.
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Bad Hat

BAD HAT /bæd hæt/
Informal
A bad egg.
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Au fait

oh FAY /əʊ ˈfeɪ/
Informal
Conversant.
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Arse over tip

ARSS OH-vur TIP /ɑːs ˈəʊvə tɪp/
Informal
Head over heels.
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