a great deal »
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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baptism by fire »
A change in initial attitude or ideals through a traumatic situation.
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baptism by fire »
A trying ordeal that was not experienced before.
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big deal »
Something very important, difficult, or of concern.
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big wheel »
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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come to grips »
To confront or deal with directly.
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cross that bridge when one comes to it »
To deal with a problem or situation only when it arises.
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deal breaker »
To fail.
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done deal »
An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.
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federal case »
Any over-exaggerated ordeal.
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feed a cold, starve a fever »
Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.
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fencepost problem »
In computer programming, a problem dealing with how to treat the initial or boundary values of a discrete problem.
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field day »
A great time or a great deal to do, at somebody else's expense.
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field day »
A great time or a great deal to do.
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fight fires »
To deal with urgent matters and minor emergencies rather than longer-term work.
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first come, first served »
People will be dealt with in the order they arrive.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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flutter in the dovecote »
I further argued that the principal cause for the political deadlock that persisted for thirty years after the guns fell silent was Israeli intransigence rather than Arab intransigence. The appearance of the first wave of revisionist studies excited a great deal of interest and controversy in the media and more than a flutter in the academic dovecote. — Israel Confronts Its Past.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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get down to brass tacks »
Deal with the important details.
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gold standard »
A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.
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golden opportunity »
Ideal moment to do something.
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have truck with »
To have dealings with.
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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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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 line »
Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
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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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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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lemon law »
A law dealing with defective items, especially automobiles, and consumers' rights.
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life of Riley »
An ideal life of carefree prosperity and contentment.
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make out like a bandit »
To profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.
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mean the world to »
To be loved or cared about a great deal by.
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mother hen »
An outspoken and overprotective woman dealing with others' affairs.
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move on »
To start dealing with something else.
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no biggie »
Not a big deal, not something to worry about.
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opposites attract »
people who are completely different make ideal partners.
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pack away »
To eat a great deal.
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people person »
Someone who is happier or more skilled at dealing with people rather than things or concepts.
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put away »
To eat a great deal.
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put through the wringer »
To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.
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real deal »
A thing or person which is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
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reckon with »
To deal with.
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revenge is a dish best served cold »
An expression that emotional detachment is ideal when taking revenge, as one is righting the wrongs that have been done to the doer.
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shake on it »
To agree; to close a deal.
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shell out »
To pay money; especially, to pay a great deal of money.
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shotgun »
A play formation in which the quarterback is a few feet behind the snapper when the ball is hiked, ideally allowing for an easier pass play.
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stickhandle »
To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
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suck it up »
To put up with something; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.
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sweetheart deal »
A transaction, contract, or other agreement in which one party provides particularly favorable terms to the other, especially in suspicious circumstances.
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take things as they come »
To accept and deal with events as they occur, with a composed state of mind.
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tie up loose ends »
To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.
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walk it off »
To deal with an negative emotional event without complaint; to take it like a man.
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walk on eggshells »
To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
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wine tosser »
A person who talks a great deal about wine but actually knows very little.
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