quick on the uptake »
Able to readily understand things; intelligent.
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quick-and-dirty »
Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time.
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quite a bit »
A considerable amount.
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rain check »
In social interactions, a polite way to turn down an invitation, with the implication one is simply postponing it and that another time would be acceptable.
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real job »
A job which requires the employee to, work regular hours for a consistent wage that often exceeds the provisions of applicable minimum wage legislation. A job that produces a living wage.
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reality check »
A check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc.
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red mist »
Uncontrollable rage.
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ride the short bus »
To have a need for a special education program, as because learning disabled.
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robber baron »
Especially in the 19th-century and early 20th-century, a business tycoon who had great wealth and influence but whose methods were morally questionable.
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ropable »
Alternative spelling of ropeable. Able to be roped.
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ropable »
Upset; irate.
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rules are made to be broken »
it is acceptable to break rules.
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run for one's money »
A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.
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scrape the bottom of the barrel »
To use the least desirable parts of something.
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see through »
To be able to predict or read someone.
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