a bad workman always blames his tools »
It is not the tools we use which make us good, but rather how we employ them.
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a good voice to beg bacon »
Said in ridicule of a bad voice.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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as you sow, so shall you reap »
The personal consequences of one's actions are in proportion to the good or bad intentions towards others.
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at odds »
on bad terms
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bad apple »
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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bad blood »
A serious feud or grudge.
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bad blood »
Feelings of hostility or ill will.
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bad egg »
Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.
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bad egg »
disreputable character
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bad for you »
Unhealthy.
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bad iron »
Bad luck.
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bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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bad luck »
ill-fortune
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bad money drives out good »
Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.
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