a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush »
It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.
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a cat may look at a king »
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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a closed mouth gathers no feet »
One who does not speak can be certain he won't say anything embarrassing.
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a little bird told me »
Of information which was gathered from a source not to be overtly exposed.
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accident waiting to happen »
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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across the board »
Pertaining to all categories or things.
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all eyes »
Watching alertly or attentively.
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all the same »
Anyway; nevertheless; nonetheless.
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all very well »
All right, to a certain extent.
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answer back »
To reply impertinently; to talk back.
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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at a stand »
In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.
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at loose ends »
In an uncertain position or situation.
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at one's fingertips »
Readily available.
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back up »
So as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.
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barrel of laughs »
That which is enjoyable or entertaining.
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bat away »
To avoid by diverting the focus of a discussion.
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batten down »
To close or make watertight, referring to hatches and cargo.
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be that as it may »
Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.
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beaver away »
To busily undertake a large task.
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been there, done that »
An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.
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been there, done that, bought the T-shirt »
Expresses the speaker's complete familiarity with a situation, with overtones of cynicism or exhaustion.
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bend the truth »
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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bet the farm »
To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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break out »
To begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition.
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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed »
Alert and in an eager, frisky, or playful mood; full of life.
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bring owls to Athens »
Perhaps we have not been sufficiently aware that talking about access and its implications in Scandinavia is like bringing owls to Athens. — Herbert Burkert.
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bring owls to Athens »
To undertake a pointless venture, one that is redundant, unnecessary, superfluous, or highly uneconomical.
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bust one's chops »
To exert oneself.
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bustle with »
To teem with; abound with; to exhibit an energetic and active abundance of a thing; to be full of a certain activity or active beings.
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busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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buy to let »
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it.
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by all means »
Yes certainly; definitely.
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by no means »
Certainly not; definitely not.
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by the way »
His mother will be coming for dinner tomorrow, and, by the way, she volunteered to bring dessert.
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catch-as-catch-can »
A. 1681, John Fryer, Richard Chiswell, Robert Roberts, Robert White, A New Account of East-India and Persia, in Eight Letters, Being Nine Years Travels, Begun 1672 and Finished 1681.
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change hands »
To become the property of someone else; to be bought or sold.
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chicken out »
To shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.
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chump-change »
Of or pertaining to something of little monetary value.
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clothes don't make the man »
An aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.
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come across »
To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
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come out of one's shell »
To become a naturist. To convert to naturism.
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cookie-cutter »
Of or pertaining to cookie cutters.
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cookie-cutter »
Of or pertaining to identical looking things.
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couldn't happen to a nicer »
Sarcastically asserts that those in question thoroughly deserve their fate.
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cut a wide swath »
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut and dried »
Simple, straightforward, clear, or certain.
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dead as a doorknob »
Entirely, unquestionably or certainly dead.
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deep end »
A situation where expertise or experience is required.
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do the math »
You can do the calculation yourself, with the implication that you don't have to trust someone else's assertions.
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dog and pony show »
Originally, a small, traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
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dog it »
To underperform; to lag behind; to fail to exert effort.
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down to the short strokes »
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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drain the swamp when up to one's neck in alligators »
(idiomatic) When performing a long and complex task, and when you've gotten utterly immersed in secondary and tertiary unexpected tangential subtasks, it's easy to lose sight of the initial objective. This sort of distraction can be particularly problematic if the all-consuming subtask or sub-subtask is not, after all, particularly vital to the original, primary goal, but ends up sucking up time and resources (out of all proportion to its actual importance) only because it seems so urgent.
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draw back »
To withdraw from an undertaking.
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err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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estate agent »
property seller
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even Homer nods »
Not even the most vigilant and expert are immune from erring.
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even so »
nevertheless
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every man has a price »
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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fashion plate »
A picture, usually an advertisement, showing the latest fashion in clothing.
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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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fool's errand »
A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
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fool's errand »
Such an undertaking, assigned as a prank.
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for my money »
Used to mark a statement made by the speaker as an opinion or something not known with certainty.
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for the heck of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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for the hell of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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for the sake of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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free ride »
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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fruit salad »
dessert dish
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get moving »
To start hurrying to undertake a task.
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get someone's back up »
To annoy a person either deliberately or inadvertently.
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give me liberty or give me death »
A set-phrase indicating enormous displeasure at any over-authoritarian policy or law.
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go Dutch »
To pay for one's own food and bills, or split the cost, when eating at a restaurant or going out for entertainment.
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go through the mill »
To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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go to town »
To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.
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granary »
A fertile, grain-growing region.
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gray area »
A part that is not clear or certain; something that is open to interpretation.
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haul somebody over the coals »
To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.
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have an axe to grind »
To have a dispute, resentment, or grudge, sometimes with a disposition to act on that resentment covertly; to have a bias; to take issue with something.
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have butterflies in one's stomach »
To be nervous, uncertain, or anxious.
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here goes nothing »
Indicates a lack of confidence or certainty about the activity about to be tried.
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hold that thought »
Used to acknowledge that one's attention needs to be diverted from what an speaker was saying.
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horses for courses »
A person suited for one job may not be suited for another job, regardless of their expertise in the former job.
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ice cream »
dessert item
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idiot light »
Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver of problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.
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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail »
With limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.
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in no uncertain terms »
With great clarity, emphasis, or exactness; without any ambiguity.
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inside joke »
A joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are in the know about the details.
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it pays to advertise »
Good qualities do not get rewarded automatically.
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jack in »
To insert an electronic coupling into a receptacle; to connect to something, whether involving a physical medium or not.
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jump »
To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
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just deserts »
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
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just for fun »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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keep a weather eye open »
To be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.
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keep a weather eye open »
To maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
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keep one on one's toes »
To keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.
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keep oneself to oneself »
To be introverted; to stay away from others.
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keep the wolf from the door »
To ward off poverty or hunger.
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keep your friends close, and your enemies closer »
One should be on their toes and alert of their surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure such people can't wreak havoc in one's life.
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knock on wood »
A self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.
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knowledge is power »
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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labor of love »
A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.
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landing strip »
A cultivated pubic hair pattern in which much of the pubic hair is removed, leaving only a central vertical line or rectangle.
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lap up »
To revel in, to overtly enjoy.
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last burst of fire »
A state of exertion where one gives one's all; expending all of one's remaining energy in a final effort to achieve one's goal.
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late bloomer »
A person who reaches puberty comparatively later than their peers.
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lay down »
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate .
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lay down the law »
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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lay out »
To arrange in a certain way.
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lead »
Vertical space in advance of a row or between rows of text. Also known as leading.
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less is more »
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieres
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let the cat out of the bag »
To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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light bucket »
Nickname for a reflecting telescope, especially one with a relatively large aperture and suitable for observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.
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live on »
To survive solely by consuming a certain thing.
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live wire »
An especially energetic, alert, or vivacious person.
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longpig »
Human flesh when cooked in cannabalistic rituals in certain Pacific Islands, due to the allegeded similarity to cooked pork.
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lose one's cool »
To become upset or disconcerted; to lose one's temper.
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main verte »
Green thumb.
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make over »
To renovate or to convert to a different use.
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more cry than wool »
Asserted but not grounded in reality.
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morning person »
A person whose who wakes up without difficulty early each morning and who is alert and active during the first part of the day.
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mug's game »
A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking.
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nail down »
Firm or certain.
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neither here nor there »
Not important; having no significance or influence on the question at hand; not related; not relevant; not germane; not pertinent.
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nip and tuck »
So evenly matched that the advantage shifts from one to the other, and the outcome is uncertain.
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no fear »
certainly not
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nose-picking »
To insert a finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.
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nut-cutting time »
Time to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.
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of course »
Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.
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old hand »
A person who is experienced at a certain activity.
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old time used to be »
Roberta, lyrics by Leadbelly.
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on one's toes »
Attentive, active, busy or alert.
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on the ball »
Alert, active, or attentive; on top of things.
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on the bubble »
Uncertain of success.
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on the ladder »
Figuratively a property ladder, owning property.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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pay up »
To pay for something in total, after a certain amount of time after receiving a purchase.
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payback's a bitch »
Usually a complete sentence as an interjection: I am amused that someone got their revenge on you...but you certainly had it coming.
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peanut gallery »
Any source of heckling, unwelcome commentary or criticism, especially from a know-it-all or of an inexpert nature.
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pick one's nose »
The act of picking one's nose, insertion of a finger or other object into one's nostril.
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pink slip »
An automobile roadworthiness inspection certificate.
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play the race card »
To assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race.
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power behind the throne »
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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preprogram »
To predispose to certain thoughts or behaviours.
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proverbs go in pairs »
Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs.1932, Bertrand Russell,
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pull rank »
To assert one's authority over a subordinate who disagrees.
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pull up »
Lift upwards or vertically.
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put one's mind to it »
To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
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put one's shoulder to the wheel »
To work or exert oneself heavily or with full effort.
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put the pedal to the metal »
To exert maximum effort.
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question mark »
Doubt or uncertainty.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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rags to riches »
In a biographical context, from poverty to exceptional wealth.
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reap what one sows »
To receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.
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rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic »
To do something pointless or insignificant that will soon be overtaken by events, or that contributes nothing to the solution of a current problem.
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red flag »
A cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong.
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red herring »
A clue that is misleading or that has been falsified, intended to divert attention.
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rock the house »
To jam at a concert, get down.
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rock up »
To work one's way vertically up a chimney or cleft using a rocking movement.
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round of applause »
An outburst of clapping among a group or audience. Often asked for by the Master of Ceremonies at a concert or other performance.
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run oneself ragged »
To work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.
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scream »
An entertaingly outrageous person.
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serpentine »
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.
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set aside »
To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.
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set in stone »
Permanent; certain; firm.
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short strokes »
The final steps of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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show the flag »
Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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sit back »
To relax, to not exert oneself.
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sit on the fence »
To remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion.
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sitting pretty »
Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.
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social death »
The alienation of certain people from society to the point of being forgotten, excluded, or ignored in society.
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speak out »
To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
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speak up »
To make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.
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stave off »
To prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert.
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stop up »
To increase the aperture of a photographic lens, moving from an f/stop represented by a higher number to an f/stop represented by a lower number and causing more light to pass into the camera.
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sure as eggs is eggs »
Absolutely certain.
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surprise surprise »
An indication that the unsurprising happened, especially contrary to someone's hopes or assertions.
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sweat »
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.
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sword and sandal »
Of or pertaining to a genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.
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sword and sorcery »
Of or pertaining to a genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using medieval weaponry..
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take a stand »
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
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take down »
To remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed.
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take liberties »
To behave disrespectfully, especially to make unwanted sexual advances.
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take the liberty »
To act on one's own authority.
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talk back »
To reply impertinently; to answer in a cheeky manner.
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talk the talk »
Speak like an expert, claim to be knowledgeable about something.
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talk through one's hat »
To assert something as true or valid; to bluff.
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talk through one's hat »
To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.
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tell you the truth »
Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to you tell the truth".
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that's the way life is »
That is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything [1], page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption [2], ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.
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the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get »
(vulgar) The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.1971, Allen Churchill, The Literary Decade, ISBN 9780135375228:Years later she expressed her disillusionment with sex by saying, "The fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."1999, Ben Sonnenberg, Lost Property: Memoirs and Confessions of a Bad Boy, ISBN 9781582430454, p. 93:Maitland got drunk at his parties and threw his arm around you and pulled you over to his wife and made you look down her dress, saying, "The trouble with marriage is that the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."2008, Joseph Heywood, Blue Wolf In Green Fire, ISBN 9781599213590, p. 63:"I can't believe a little pussy got me into dis mess." "Shit happens," Service said. "Sometimes the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2001, And still no one is shouting stop. read in The Kingdom archives at [1] on 02 Nov 06,Many team managers are of the philosophy that if you throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick. They believe that team preparation is all about physical fitness. They run the players into the ground and they believe they will be "flying on the day".2001, Robert McCrum, Let them eat cake, in The Observer 16 Dec 01, read on Guardian Unlimited site at [2] on 02 Nov 06,Australian publishing boomed and in the past 10 years the country's literary culture has undergone a mini golden age, capped by Carey's triumph at the 2001 Booker Prize. As one Australian arts administrator said to me many years ago: 'Listen, mate, if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.'2001, Chris Collin, Re: 2-cp speys on The Strathspey Server mailing list archive at [3] on 02 Nov 06,I am finding that "if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick". It doesn't always work of course (especially on the nights when the class is mostly the beginners), but the class seems to thrive on the challange.2005, Ray Craft (poster on The right scale blog), Fitzhooie and his Burden, read at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Prosecutors everywhere have bad habits of overcharging lots of cases, knowing that if the throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick.2005, Sean Kelleher, Spike Milligan: His part in our downfall in Business 07 Aug 05, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,As long as there is negligible regulation and enforcement anyone can actually try and do the job...Weak regulation allows the industry to build strategies on full time recruitment. The theory goes: throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.c2005, Everything You've Learned About Marketing Is Wrong, read on LINC Performance website at [6] on 02 Nov 06,They have the money to continue to believe in the repetition side of the equation. You throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick. But it still isn
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throw the baby out with the bathwater »
To discard something valuable, often inadvertently, in the process of removing waste.
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tickle someone's fancy »
To amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.
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tin god »
An individual that abuses or exceeds his authority over others, frequently in petty ways; for example a low-level manager in situational comedies and other entertainment.
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tip off »
To alert or inform someone.
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tip one's hand »
To inadvertently reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage.
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to be sure »
Admittedly, undoubtedly, certainly.
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to give a person line »
To allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her, like a hooked fish that swims away with the line.
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to the point »
Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific.
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today we are all »
August 12, 2008:, Robert Barnes, "McCain to Georgian President: "Today, We Are All Georgians"", Washington Post.
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touch-and-go »
Precarious, delicate, dangerous, risky, sensitive or of uncertain outcome.
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turn away »
To avert or deflect something.
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up to snuff »
Mentally alert, shrewd, savvy.
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vertically challenged »
Of a person, short.
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walk a tightrope »
To undertake a precarious course of action.
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walk out on »
To abandon or desert someone, especially a spouse.
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walk the walk »
Act competently, like an expert.
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walked out on »
To abandoned; to desert
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walked out on »
To abandoned; to desert
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walked out on »
To abandoned; to desert
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ward off »
To avert or prevent.
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warts and all »
Of or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.
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wear out »
To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.
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wear out »
To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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whipped cream »
dessert topping
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white coat hypertension »
Elevated blood pressure measured by a medical practitioner and deemed to result from the patient's emotional response to the medical environment.
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wide awake »
Awake and very alert.
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without fail »
Certainly; by all means; as a matter of importance.
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yellow-bellied »
Pertaining to an animal or reptile that has a yellow belly.
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you bet »
Certainly; you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.
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you bet »
Expresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis.
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you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows »
You don't need an expert to tell you what you already know.
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you snooze you lose »
If you are not alert and attentive, you will not be successful.
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zip up »
To convert a computer file into a smaller package.
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