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• a play-by-play account

  A detailed report describing each event in the order it happened.

• a slap in the face

  An action that insults or embarrasses someone, especially unexpectedly.

• a whole lot more

  Much more; a much larger amount.

• a whole new ballgame

  A completely different situation that needs new rules or approaches.

• abrasive

  A rough material used to grind, smooth, or polish a surface.

• absolute monarch

  A king or queen whose power is not limited by laws or a parliament.