the pen is mightier than the sword »
More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.
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throw one's weight around »
To exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.
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timing is everything »
Consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as an audience laughing to a comedian's joke).Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.
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under the influence »
Drunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol.
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wrap around one's fingers »
To make one susceptible to desire, in that their behavior or actions are influenced.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
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