of ancient lights which was firmly rejected here [in the United States]. Old Lights —(hist., also: Old Light men) religious tradition- alists who believed the new religious movement (New Lights) threatened established religion: Old Lights won the passage of a law restricting the activities of traveling preachers. ancient world • old world ancient world—the region and civilizations (especially of the Greeks and Romans) known during ancient history: Cartagena was recognized as being one of the wealthiest cities of the ancient world . old world—1. (Old World, the) Europe, Asia and Africa: In all the apes of the Old World the same number and kinds of teeth are present as in man. 2. one’s previous setting of exis- tence with its customs, traditions, etc.: Kylie found herself back in her old world of Melbourne to spend Christmas with her family. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase olde worlde—(UK attrib.) attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic): This olde worlde pub is on the nar- row road down to the sea and coast guard station. and all • and all that and all —and all other things included: Duncan had stepped backwards over the gunwale of his boat and fallen, camera and all into the Indian Ocean. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase any and all—a redundant expression meaning “any”: A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis of any and all medical conditions. and all that—(coll.) and other similar things considered un- necessary to mention: Ah, but he’s known her all his life. Childhood sweethearts and all that . angel-water • holy water angel-water —a perfume or cosmetic in which a plant An- gelica (Herba angelica) is a chief ingredient: Angel-water , an excellent perfume: also a curious wash to beautify the skin. holy water —water blessed by a priest, used in the Roman and Greek ritual: Before the High Mass on Sundays the cele- brant sprinkles the people with holy water . another kettle of fish • another turn of the screw another kettle of fish—(also: different kettle of fish, a) a com- pletely different matter or situation: I’d driven an automatic for years but learning to handle a car with gears was another kettle of fish altogether. another turn of the screw— an action which makes a bad sit- uation worse, especially in order to force a person to do smth.: Each letter from my bank manager was another turn of the screw . Note: Neither expression correlates in meaning with the phrase another side on the boat—an alternative way of doing smth.: There is another side on the boat ; you don’t have to do it that way. See also: other side of the coin, the / other side of the hill, the. answer for something • answer to something answer for something—be accountable or responsible for smth.: He has to answer for his indifference to Aboriginal peo- ple. answer to something—1. act in response to smth.: The birds after answering to the call, darted off again. 2. be suitable or satisfactory for smth.: We’ve been able to find the solution that answers to our needs. 3. match or correspond to smth.: He doesn’t answer to the description of the missing man. answer is a lemon, the • it’s a lemon answer is a lemon, the—(coll.) the answer is unsatisfactory or non-existent: Do all and sundry succeed? Very frankly, “the answer is a lemon .” Luck does not support all… it’s a lemon—(U.S. coll.) it is of poor quality and continu- ously breaks down: What happens if you buy a new car only to find out a month later that it’s a lemon ? answer one’s calling • answer the call of nature answer one’s calling—fulfill one’s destiny in terms of profes- sion by doing what one has a talent for: Makeup artist Elisa- beth Fry said in an interview that she “answered her calling ” to design jewelry. answer the call of nature —(euph.) go to the bathroom to re- lieve oneself: The locals did not have modern toilets. Mong people preferred to dig a hole in their fields to answer the call of nature . answer someone • answer to someone answer someone—say smth. to a person in response to a question: I didn’t know how to answer her . answer to someone—be responsible or accountable to a per- son: The chain of command is such that the Chief of Staff an - swers to the Defense Minister. ant’s pants • have ants in one’s pants ant’s pants—(Austral. sl.) the height of fashion; the ultimate in novelty or style: You always think it’s the ant’s pants , and then something better comes along. have ants in one’s pants—(coll.) 1. fidget constantly because of extreme nervousness: Why can’t you stand still, do you have ants in your pants ? 2. be impatient or restless: The boss has ants in his pants and wants us to have it all ready for him on Tuesday morning. anxious about something • anxious for something anxious about something—uneasy about smth.; disturbed about what may happen: And then, all the time you were so worried and anxious about the food and the serving. anxious for something—wishing smth. very much; eager to get or obtain smth.: An incredible silence reigned among the people, anxious for the event, and lost in suspense. any day • any time any day—1. on any one day from now: This, too, is some- thing that may happen any day now or that could be a few years off. 2. (coll.) is used to express one’s willingness or pref- erence: I’d work with Murphy in Canada any day rather than stay in here. 3. (coll.) without doubt: You are a good deal bet- ter-looking than her, Barbara. You are, any day . any time —1. at a time which may be very soon: She is going to give birth any time now. 2. at any time one chooses: John is in a private ward, so you can get in any time . 3. no matter when; whenever: Any time you’re stuck for a meal come around. 4. is used in response to an expression of gratitude: “Thanks for helping me.” “Any time .” any one • anyone any one—whichever one (person or thing) you choose: Join the Disc of the Month Club, and we will send you any one of these recordings. anyone—any person; anybody: Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others? any place • anyplace any place—1. anywhere: Most people that travel any place other than the USA can recognize distances in kilometers as well as miles. 2. is used to refer to a specific kind of place: Do you know of any place in Vietnam that would be good for saltwater fly fishing? anyplace — = any place 1: As of June first everyone will need a passport to travel anyplace outside the U.S. ancient world – 16 –