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[UK] R.L. Stevenson Treasure of Franchard in Longman’s Mag. Apr. 683: Anastasie had saved the remainder of his fortune by keeping him strictly in the country. The very name of Paris put her in a blue fear [F&H].
at blue fear (n.) under blue, adj.1
[UK] Longman’s Mag. v 179: He’s got safe enough off, this journey! [F&H].
at journey, n.
[UK] Longman’s Mag. XXIV 196: And now, if you’ll allow me, I’ll push on home.
at push on (v.) under push, v.
[UK] Longman’s Mag. 30 453: The trouble at my house is, I’ve got a woman who wants to wear the pants.
at wear the pants (v.) under pants, n.
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