yak shaving »
Any apparently useless activity which, by allowing you to overcome intermediate difficulties, allows you to solve a larger problem.
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yank off »
To remove something, like a piece of cloth or bread, by tearing it with one quick strong pull.
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yank off »
To masturbate.
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yank out »
To remove something like a nail, or a tooth with one quick strong pull.
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year dot »
A very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.
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year in, year out »
During every year; always.
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yell at »
To scold, to rebuke - often by yelling.
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yell silently »
To think very strong thoughts, that one wishes to yell out loud but does not.
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yellow card »
booking
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yellow journalism »
Material published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
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yellow press »
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
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yellow-bellied »
Pertaining to an animal or reptile that has a yellow belly.
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yellow-bellied »
Uncourageous.
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yellowbelly »
A coward.
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yellowbelly »
Someone from Lincolnshire.
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yes man »
A person who always agrees with his employer or superior.
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yes to death »
To agree with someone, often sarcastically.
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yes-man »
A person of unquestioning obedience.
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yield up »
To give something against one's will.
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yield up »
To disclose something hidden.
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yoke together »
To unite, or join, or combine.
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you and whose army%3F »
You can't do all that on your own.
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you are what you eat »
If you eat well, you will be well; but if you eat badly you will feel bad
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you bet »
Certainly; you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.
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you bet »
Expresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis.
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you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar »
It's easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude than with rude demands and negativity.
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you can hang your hat on that »
It's something to put faith in, to rely upon or trust (when used in a positive connotation).
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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink »
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.
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you can say that again »
That is very true.
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you can't always get what you want »
It is not always possible to get what is wanted.
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you can't fight city hall »
(chiefly US) Nothing can be done to change the situation, because it is a governmental decision.I see they're going to build the airport after all. I suppose you can't fight city hall.
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you can't get a quart into a pint pot »
What is being discussed is not possible.They've asked me to get to New York by five o'clock, but you can't get a quart into a pint pot!
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you can't judge a book by its cover »
It is not possible to make reliable judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.
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you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear »
It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.
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you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs »
In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.
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you can't polish a turd »
(vulgar) Something inherently bad cannot be improved.
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you can't run with the hare and hunt with the hounds »
You can't have it both ways.
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you can't say fairer than that »
That is good, reasonable, or fair; one cannot hope for a better decision or outcome.
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you can't take it with you »
It is not possible to take one's material wealth to whatever world may await one after death.1900, E. Phillips Oppenheim, A Millionaire of Yesterday, ch. 6:"The clause which
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you can't teach an old dog new tricks »
It is impossible, or almost impossible, to change people's habits or traits or mindset.
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you can't tell a book by its cover »
Alternative form of you can't judge a book by its cover.
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you can't unring a bell »
Some things can't be undone.
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you don't dip your pen in company ink »
One should avoid romantic relationships in the workplace.
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you don't dip your pen in the company's ink »
Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink.
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you don't dip your pen in the inkwell »
Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink.
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you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows »
You don't need an expert to tell you what you already know.
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you get more with a kind word and a gun than you do with a kind word alone »
It is advantageous not to rely solely on being nice.
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you get what you pay for »
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say so
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you know it »
Indicates agreement, approval, encouragement.
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you know what »
A phrase used to get someone's attention before announcing something.
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you knows it »
Indicates agreement, approval, encouragement.
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you knows it »
You're right; I wholeheartedly agree with your statement.
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you made your bed, now sleep in it »
A moralizing rejection said to someone looking for an easy out, especially of a situation they put themselves into.
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you make the bed you lie in »
A person's circumstances are normally the result of his or her own actions.
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you name it »
Used after a short list to show that further examples are unnecessary; all kinds of things.
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you never know what you've got till it's gone »
Good friends and acquaintances shouldn't be taken for granted.
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you only get what you give »
There is a positive correlation between the effort one puts in and the benefits one receives.
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you pays your money and you takes your choice »
Each person should make their own decisions.
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you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours »
If you do me a favor then I will do you a favor; quid pro quo.
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you shouldn't have »
Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.
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you snooze you lose »
If you are not alert and attentive, you will not be successful.
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you what%3F »
An intensified version of what or huh.
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you're never too old to learn »
It is possible to learn new things, at any age; (implying) follow your desires and dreams
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you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette »
In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.
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your mileage may vary »
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
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your mileage may vary »
To express a possible difference in taste, "this is just my opinion, your opinion may be different".
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yours sincerely »
A polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient’s name is known to the sender.
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yours truly »
A closing in a note or letter.
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yours truly »
myself
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