a watched pot never boils »
A process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it rather than engaging in other activities.
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all mouth and no trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all mouth and trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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bag and baggage »
All one's possessions.
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baggage »
Heavy baggage; women and children. Also a familiar epithet for a woman; as, cunning baggage, wanton baggage, &c.
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baggage »
In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.
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baggage »
Luggage; traveling equipment.
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born in a barn »
Engaging in the annoying behavior of inappropriately, and usually neglectfully, leaving open a door or window.
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carry on »
To take baggage or luggage onto an airplane, rather than check it.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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clear the decks »
To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement.
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cradle robber »
A person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger or who employs or otherwise engages a young person for a purpose inappropriate for his or her age.
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do the nasty »
To engage in sexual intercourse.
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down in the dumps »
Sad; lacking engagement or enthusiasm.
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Drop out of warp »
Dis-engage the cruise control on the car
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