a chain is only as strong as its weakest link »
An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.
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a dumb priest never got a parish »
(Irish) Those who fail to speak up fail to get what they want.
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a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step »
even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point
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a nod is as good as a wink »
The hint, suggestion etc can be understood without further explaining.
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a penny saved is a penny earned »
A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime
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a question of »
The important question is; the necessary question is.
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above board »
Honestly, reputably.
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acid test »
A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.
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acid test »
To test for the truth.
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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all hell breaks loose »
Vi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.
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all it's cracked up to be »
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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all one's eggs in one basket »
Investing heavily in just one area.
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all over but the shouting »
The substance of the contest is complete, leaving only the cheering.
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all walks of life »
All professions, lifestyles or social classes.
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