a drop in the bucket »
An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.
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a pull of the hair for being unfair »
The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".
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add fuel to fire »
To inflame a situation, to make a situation worse.
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add fuel to the fire »
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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air bed »
inflatable mattress
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all's fair in love and war »
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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as the crow flies »
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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at bay »
Cornered; unable to flee.
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at odds »
In disagreement; conflicting.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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bad apple »
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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bail out »
To exit an aircraft while in flight.
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balancing act »
An effort to manage many conflicting or competing items or interests.
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