he who smelt it dealt it »
(colloquial, originally) A person who calls attention to or complains about a fart is likely trying to pretend it wasn't his or her own.(colloquial, by extension) Used to suggest that a person calling attention to or complaining about a given problem may in fact be the source of the problem.
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his back is up »
He is offended or angry; an expression or idea taken from a cat; that animal, when angry, always raising its back. An allusion also sometimes used to jeer a crooked man.
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if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen »
If you cannot handle the pressure, you should not be in a position where you have to deal with it.
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in Abraham's bosom »
No longer living. Dead.
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in line »
Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
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in the woods »
In critical condition; near death's door.
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it is what it is »
This circumstance is simply a fact and must be accepted or dealt with as it exists.
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jack of all trades »
One competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.
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keep a close watch on »
To pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
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kill off »
To represent or portray as being dead.
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kiss of death »
A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.
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kiss of death »
Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.
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knocking on heaven's door »
Dying, close to death.
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last minute »
Point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.
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last word »
The final statement uttered by a person before death.
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