By-the-bell
by the bell
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- By-the-board
Fallen out of use, discarded. This expression usually is put as go by the board, as in With all the crime around here, the practice of leaving the house unlocked has gone by the board. The board here is the board of a ship, and the expression has been used since about 1630 to signify […]
- By-the-day
Also, by the hour or week or month or year. According to a specific time period, as in I’m renting this car by the day, or He’s being paid by the hour. This usage generally describes some kind of rate. [ 1400s ]
- By-the-dozen
Also, by the hundred or thousand. According to a definite quantity, as in She’s buying tapes by the dozen. This usage is generally employed for some kind of rate. A 1950 film about efficiency expert Frank Gilbreth and his family was entitled Cheaper by the Dozen. [ c. 1300 ]
- Number
a numeral or group of numerals. the sum, total, count, or aggregate of a collection of units, or the like: A number of people were hurt in the accident. The number of homeless children in the city has risen alarmingly. a word or symbol, or a combination of words or symbols, used in counting or […]
- By-the-seat-of-the-pants
see: seat of the pants