sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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short of a length »
Of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.
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silence is golden »
Peace and quiet have immense value.Often the best choice is to say nothing.
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the early bird gets the worm »
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are only available to the first competitors.
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the end all-be all »
Something ultimate; the best part of something; the thing which solves all problems associated with something.
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the man »
The best man for a job.
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the pick of the litter »
The absolute best one has to offer.
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there but for the grace of God go I »
A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing/kindness/luck bestowed by fate or the Divine.Man's fate is in God's hands.More generally, our fate is not entirely in our own hands.
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top of the line »
The best, fanciest, or highest quality, especially among selections in a product line.
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top oneself »
To outdo oneself or do more than one's previous best.
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top shelf »
Best, or high quality.
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