unit

Related to unit: unit of measurement, Unit vector, SI unit, Unit testing

a (unit of time) or two

For only one or a few units of time specified (minutes, hours, days, etc.). Is it all right if I borrow the car for an hour or two? I'd like to drive to the mall. You can keep the book for a day or two, but I need it back by this weekend to study for my exam.
See also: of, two

absolute unit

slang A large person or thing, especially due to being extremely overweight. Chiefly used in Internet memes, especially in the phrase, "In awe at the size of this lad. Absolute unit.", or similar variations. Primarily heard in UK. Would you look at the size of the fella heading out of that pub? What an absolute unit! Some creep on Twitter shared an old photo of me with the caption, "In awe at the size of this lad. Absolute unit." I'm nearly four stone lighter now, for God's sake!
See also: absolute, unit

by the (unit)

For each unit, as of items sold in this manner. How much does this meat cost by the pound?
See also: by

if I had (some monetary unit) for every (something)

cliché Used to indicate a very large number or very frequent occurrence of people, things, or actions. Usually used in conjunction with some expression that one would be rich as a result of receiving money for all such instances. A: "Hey, Paul, listen to this! I've got a great idea to get rich!" B: "Here we go again. If I had a nickel for every harebrained scheme you came up with—sheesh!" Oh, yuck! If I had a dollar for every dog turd I found left on the sidewalk in this neighborhood, I'd be a millionaire! No, I can't raise your salary! I tell you, if I had a dime for every employee who came in here asking for more money, I'd be retired by now!
See also: every, if, monetary

if I had (some monetary unit) for every (something), I'd be rich!

cliché Used to indicate a very large number or very frequent occurrence of people, things, or actions. "I'd be a millionaire" can be substituted for "I'd be rich." A: "Hey, Paul, listen to this! I've got a great idea to get rich!" B: "Here we go again. If I had a nickel for every harebrained scheme you came up with, I'd be rich!" Oh, yuck! If I had a dollar for every dog turd I found left on the sidewalk in this neighborhood, I'd be rich! No, I can't raise your salary! I tell you, if I had a dime for every employee who came in here asking for more money, I'd be a millionaire!
See also: every, if, monetary

if I had (some monetary unit) for every time (something happened)

cliché Used to indicate a very frequent occurrence of something happening. Usually used in conjunction with some expression that one would be rich as a result of receiving money for all such instances. A: "Hey, Paul, listen to this! I've got a great idea to get rich!" B: "Here we go again. I'd be a rich man if I had a nickel for every time I had to listen to one of your harebrained schemes!" Oh, yuck! If I had a dollar for every time people left their dogs' poop on the sidewalk in this neighborhood, I'd be a millionaire! No, I can't raise your salary! I tell you, if I had a dime for every employee who came in here asking for more money, I'd be retired by now!
See also: every, if, monetary, time

parental unit

One of one's parents. (Often used in the plural to indicate both parents.) Which parental unit is coming to pick you up from school today, nerd? I'd love to come, but I need to check with the parental units if it's all right.
See also: parental, unit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

by the unit

Fig. each; per. (Used to designate the unit of measure, but not the rate of a measure.) Lettuce is sold by the head. Gas is sold by the gallon.
See also: by, unit
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

(parental) units

n. parents. (see also rent(al)s.) Hey, units! I need to talk to you about something really important.
See also: parental, unit

units

verb
See parental units
See also: unit

unit

(ˈjunət)
1. n. a gadget. Now, take one of the red units—put the copper strip in the slot—place the whole thing in this larger unit—and you’re done. Hand me that unit on the thingy there.
2. n. the penis. (Usually objectionable.) Why are you always scratching your unit?
3. Go to (parental) units.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • a (unit of time) or two
  • a day, moment, etc. or two
  • give somebody an inch
  • parentals
  • give an inch and they'll take a mile
  • I owe you one
  • owe (one) one
  • owe someone one
  • steal
  • you can dispense with (something)
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The CAPMAS revealed that economic housing had the lion's share in FY 2017/18 with 169,800 units, representing 52% of total units, followed by middle-income housing with 118,500 units (36.3%), then above middle-income housing with 31,000 units (9.5%), and luxury housing with 7,000 units (2.1%).
Egypt builds 326,300 residential units with EGP 106.9bn investments in FY 2017/18
KARACHI -- Car sales slightly fell to 160,359 units during the first nine months of 2018-19 from 161,371 units in same period last fiscal owing to persistent decline in Suzuki Mehran and Bolan.
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