all things being equal »
Without considering or being affected by external factors.
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break a sweat »
January 2008, The Age - Walkovers blaze a trail for women's equal-pay theory.
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first among equals »
A person or position that if formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.
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first among equals »
In the British and other parliamentary systems, a term used to describe the relationship of the prime minister to the other members of the cabinet.
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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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go dutch »
share expenses equally
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go for »
To be equally valid or appropriate.
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more equal »
Ostensibly equal, but in reality more privileged.
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toss-up »
Either of two outcomes that are equally likely.
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