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by and by

means later, usually used be elderly filipinos
by and by we are going to have dinner so go set the table
by Weipanther June 11, 2006
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by and large

the way an old man describes overall, in general, all things considered
By and large, New York City has the best shopping in the northeast
by Funny funny girl January 14, 2009
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Full and by

close-hauled but with sails filling.
"The captain steered the sailboat full and by, allowing it to make its best progress to windward with the sails nicely filled."
by Arminkshipper April 18, 2025
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Insured by Smith and Wesson

If you attempt to steal anything from a car or a house; the owner reserves the right to stick a gun in your face.
The thief entered the house and discoved, to his chagrin, that it was insured by Smith and Wesson. Funeral Arrangements are pending.
by Amzngguy June 27, 2009
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stand back and stand by

A covert way to acknowledge that you support a group that you're supposed to denounce.
by Deez N. September 30, 2020
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