a chain is only as strong as its weakest link »
An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.
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all eyes »
Gazing at devotedly.
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all that jazz »
Everything else related to something; other similar things.
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all the rage »
Very fashionable and popular, like a craze.
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around the bend »
Crazy, insane.
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at stake »
In danger; hazarded; pledged; at risk.
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beat Banaghan »
An Irish saying of one who tells wonderful stories, or of something which is amazing and remarkable.
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blaze a trail »
To set precedent or do something novel; to break new ground.
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blaze a trail »
To show the way or proceed rapidly.
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bleeding edge »
Something very current, or modern where there may actually be a hazard or risk in using it, such as with potentially unstable software. The term relates to a sword.
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blue note »
Notes added to the major scale for expressive quality in jazz and blues music, particularly the flatted third, fifth and seventh.
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bluewash »
To use a blue paint or glaze.
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bone idle »
lazy
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break a sweat »
January 2008, The Age - Walkovers blaze a trail for women's equal-pay theory.
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brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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brickbat »
Reason Magazine: Daily Brickbat[1].
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cap over the windmill »
In a crazed manner.
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chalkface »
A musical concept or genre in which music is completely improvised and never played twice. Most often mixing elements of hip-hop, metal, punk and avant-garde jazz.
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come unhinged »
To become angered or crazy; to lose control of one's senses or sanity.
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everything happens for a reason »
All events are purposeful.Everything happens for a reason, so there is no such thing as failure. Mary-Kate OlsenPeople like to say "everything happens for a reason." If you repeat that in your head long enough that starts to sound like "anything can happen with a razor." Laura KightlingerI believe that everything happens for a reason, but I think it's important to seek out that reason - that's how we learn. Drew Barrymore
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flogging the land »
Damaging agricultural land through excessive grazing or clearing.
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fly off the handle »
To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.
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for goodness' sake »
This interjection expresses surprise or amazement.
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go out on a limb »
To hazard a guess.
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good enough for jazz »
Good enough.
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have bats in one's belfry »
To be crazy or eccentric.
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in for a dime, in for a dollar »
Americanised form of in for a penny, in for a pound.1983, Allen Drury, Decision, p. 356:In for a dime, in for a dollar, he thought crazily, and said what he had to say in a voice he forced to stay level and calm.1998, Ellen Miller, Like Being Killed, p. 47:In for a dime, in for a dollar. I whispered to Gerry,
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it takes all kinds to make a world »
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.
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jump on the bandwagon »
To profit from a craze; to join a trend.
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knock somebody's socks off »
To impress greatly; amaze; stun.
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like crazy »
To a great or excessive degree; with great speed, output, enthusiasm, etc.
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like nobody's business »
In an extreme manner; rapidly; excessively; like crazy.
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lion »
The arms of the University of the West Indies are Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure an open Book proper bound Gules garnished Or on a Chief of the third a Lion passant guardant Erminois. Crest: A Pelican proper. . See talk page.
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lose one's head »
To go crazy.
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lose one's marbles »
To go crazy.
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mad as a March hare »
Crazy, demented.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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off one's rocker »
Crazy; insane.
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off the chain »
Crazy and exciting; delirious and wild. By analogy to a frenetic dog when unleashed.
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off the deep end »
Crazy, erratic, or irrational.
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on spec »
I'm writing an article on spec. I hope some magazine will buy it.
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on thin ice »
In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
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out of reach »
The adult magazines were out of reach of toddlers.
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out the wazoo »
Out the ass; excessive or excessively; too much.
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round the bend »
Crazy, mad or insane.
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set the Thames on fire »
To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.
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sexual congress »
Loose translation of the title of Aristophanes' play Ecclesiazousae, more literally translated as Assemblywomen.
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shotgun approach »
An approach in which the subject is indiscriminate and haphazard, using breadth, spread, or quantity in lieu of accuracy, planning, etc.
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slob »
A lazy and slovenly person.
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slob »
A term used to insult a lazy, obese person.
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snazz up »
To improve appearance or appeal by increasing stylishness or functionality, or by adding other attractive features.
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spring fever »
A feeling of laziness or listlessness associated with the arrival of the warm, comfortable weather of the spring season.
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stand back »
To maintain a safe distance from a hazard.
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step on a rake »
To fall victim to a hazard.
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stepping razor »
A dangerous person, who is not to be messed with.
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stir-crazy »
By extension, restless, uncomfortable, or impatient due to inactivity.
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stir-crazy »
Of a prisoner, mentally unbalanced due to prolonged incarceration.
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take leave of one's senses »
To go crazy; to stop behaving rationally.
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throw one's cap over the windmill »
To act in a crazed manner.
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top shelf »
Books, magazines, or movies that have adult content, or soft-core porn.
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touch up »
To touch or to grope someone in flirtatious or sleazy way.
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up the wall »
Crazy, mad.
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up the wazoo »
Up the ass; excessive or excessively; too much.
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way out »
excellent, amazing
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whistle past the graveyard »
To attempt to stay cheerful in a dire situation; To proceed with a task, ignoring an upcoming hazard, hoping for a good outcome.
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willy nilly »
Seemingly at random, haphazardly.
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wits' end »
A. 1911, John Muir, in John Muir and Michael P. Branch, John Muir's Last Journey: South to the Amazon and East to Africa, 2002, page 138.
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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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