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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sharp cookie »
One who is intelligent, bright, or sharp; especially, one who can identify attempts to deceive or mislead.
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that's the way the cookie crumbles »
That is the way things happen; that's life.
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the bee's knees »
Most excellent; surpassingly wonderful; cool.
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the man »
The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control..
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the way to a man's heart is through his stomach »
Cooking for a man is a good way to win his affections.
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too many cooks spoil the broth »
If too many people try to take charge at a task, the end product might be ruined.
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tough cookie »
A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person.
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warm down »
Gentle excercise at the end of a training session before cooling off.
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what's cooking »
What's happening?; what's going on?; how are you?.
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