kill the goose that lays the golden eggs »
To seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit.
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knowledge is power »
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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laced-up »
Restrained; uptight.
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lapsed academic »
A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.
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last burst of fire »
A state of exertion where one gives one's all; expending all of one's remaining energy in a final effort to achieve one's goal.
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last resort »
The only remaining, unwanted, option or choice.
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latch onto »
To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.
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lay hands on »
To find, obtain or procure.
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lay low »
To remain hidden or to hide oneself.
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lay out »
To arrange in a certain way.
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lick one's wounds »
He's just off licking his wounds. He'll be back to try again.
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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lion »
A large cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
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live on »
To survive solely by consuming a certain thing.
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log out »
To exit an account in a computer system so that it doesn't recognize you until you log in again.
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