124 entries under expression topic. ×
| article of faith(noun, idiom, rule, idea) | |
| golden rule(noun, idiom, law, rule) | |
| standing order(idiom, conformity) | |
| fair play(noun, idiom, probity) | |
| nuts and bolts(noun, idiom, condition, matter) | |
| point of view | |
| rock bottom(law, foundation, basic, stipulation) | |
| self-evident truth(theory, guesstimate, premise) | |
| settled principle(idiom, maxim) | |
| ulterior motive(aim, meaning, objective, intention) | |
| universal law(rule, policy) | |
| universal truth(theory, guesstimate, premise) | |
| élan vital(feeling, energy, spirit, mind) | |
| animating principle(noun, feeling, energy, spirit) | |
| be-all and end-all(noun, idiom, nature, quality) | |
| big idea(action, reason, aim, meaning) | |
| bottom line(noun, law, spirit, base) | |
| brass tacks(noun, law, condition, foundation) | |
| breath of life(noun, idiom, feeling, energy) | |
| cause and effect |
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