by+fits
71by fits and starts — irregularly, with many stops and starts By fits and starts the company was finally able to begin business. (from Idioms in Speech) in sudden outbursts of energy, not lasting for a long time Youth only recognizes age by fits and starts. (J.… …
72in fits and starts — irregularly, with many stops and starts By fits and starts the company was finally able to begin business. (from Idioms in Speech) in sudden outbursts of energy, not lasting for a long time Youth only recognizes age by fits and starts. (J.… …
73by fits — adverb or by fits and starts : at intervals : impulsively and irregularly : fitfully, intermittently slow wandering footsteps that halted and came on by fits Pearl Buck Japanese expansion proceeded not according to any coldly calculated master… …
74if the cap fits(, wear it) — if the cap fits (, wear it) idiom (BrE) (NAmE if the shoe fits (, wear it)) (informal) if you feel that a remark applies to you, you should accept it and take it as a warning or criticism • …
75by fits and starts — or[jerks] {adv. phr.} With many stops and starts, a little now and a little more later; not all the time; irregularly. * /He had worked on the invention by fits and starts for several years./ * /You will never get anywhere if you study just by… …
76give fits — {v. phr.} {informal} To upset; bother very much. * /Paul s higher grades give John fits./ * /The short guard gave his tall opponent fits./ Compare: GIVE A HARD TIME …
77by fits and starts — or[jerks] {adv. phr.} With many stops and starts, a little now and a little more later; not all the time; irregularly. * /He had worked on the invention by fits and starts for several years./ * /You will never get anywhere if you study just by… …
78give fits — {v. phr.} {informal} To upset; bother very much. * /Paul s higher grades give John fits./ * /The short guard gave his tall opponent fits./ Compare: GIVE A HARD TIME …
79If the Cap Fits... — Infobox Dad s Army episode number episode name=046 If the Cap Fits... script=Jimmy Perry and David Croft director=David Croft producer=David Croft recorded=Friday 30/6/72 original transmission=10/11/72 6.50pm series=Five length=30 minutes viewing …
80Done (Straitjacket Fits album) — Infobox Album Name = Done Type = EP Artist = Straitjacket Fits Background = salmon Released = 1992 Recorded = Genre = Length = Label = Producer = Reviews = Last album = Missing From Melt (1991) (EP) This album = Done (1992) (EP) Next album = Blow …
