deep water »
A difficult or embarrassing situation.
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deep water »
Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going.
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deep-six »
To get rid of something unwanted.
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deep-six »
To throw something overboard from a ship.
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deer in the headlights »
A mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety fear, panic, surpriseand/or confusion, or substance abuse. The behavioral signs are like a deer subjected to a car's headlights, such as widely opened eyes and a lack of motor reactions.
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deliver the goods »
To keep one's promises.
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deliver the message to Garcia »
...heaves in a deep breath, gathers himself as though he's crossed a continent to deliver the message to Garcia.
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deliver the message to Garcia »
Programmers are consistently dehumanized because so many do indeed deliver the message to Garcia only to be at best ignored.
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deliver the message to Garcia »
What we need is people who get the job done, no matter how. We don't want pickers who'll only learn if we use their preferred learning method. Have you read "A Message to Garcia" ? That's what we need today - young people who can deliver the message to Garcia.
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desperate times call for desperate measures »
In adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.
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different as chalk and cheese »
Two things which are superficially alike but very different in substance.
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dig deep »
Try especially hard.
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discretion is the better part of valour »
It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.1597
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do a bunk »
To escape or flee under incriminating circumstances.
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do a slow burn »
To experience a gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration.
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