the main thing

the main thing
   copulation
   For Pepys and other males subsequently in their encounters with females:
    ... here finding Mrs Lane, took her over to Lambeth where we were lately, and there did what I would with her but only the main thing, which she would not consent to. (Pepys, 1663, with but meaning except)

How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. . 2014.

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  • (the) main thing — the main thing spoken phrase used for saying what is most important We’re here now – that’s the main thing. The main thing is that you’re not injured. Thesaurus: most importantsynonym Main entry: main …   Useful english dictionary

  • the main thing — spoken used for saying what is most important We re here now – that s the main thing. The main thing is that you re not injured …   English dictionary

  • the real thing — The genuine thing, not an imitation or a cheap substitute • • • Main Entry: ↑real * * * informal a thing that is absolutely genuine or authentic you ve never been in love before, so how can you be sure this is the real thing? * * * the real thing …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) real thing — the real thing informal phrase an original and true thing, not something that has been made to appear similar Why is low alcohol beer more expensive than the real thing? Thesaurus: quality of being real and something that is realsynonym… …   Useful english dictionary

  • The Sure Thing — Solicita una imagen para este artículo. Título Juegos de amor en la universidad Ficha técnica …   Wikipedia Español

  • the done thing — the thing or the done thing That which is conventional, fashionable, approved, right or desirable • • • Main Entry: ↑thing …   Useful english dictionary

  • the same thing — used to say that two things are alike or have the same meaning Lying and cheating amount to much the same thing. • • • Main Entry: ↑same …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) (whole) … thing — the (whole)… thing idiom (informal) a situation or an activity of the type mentioned • She really didn t want to be involved in the whole family thing. Main entry: ↑thingidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) funny thing is — the funny thing is spoken phrase used for saying you think something is strange The funny thing is, they stole my CDs but didn’t take any money. Thesaurus: unusual in a strange waysynonym Main entry: funny …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) only thing is … — the only thing ˈis… idiom (informal) used before mentioning a worry or problem you have with sth • I d love to come the only thing is I might be late. Main entry: ↑onlyidiom …   Useful english dictionary

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