waste breath »
To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
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watch one's mouth »
In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.
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watch one's mouth »
To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.
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watch over »
To guard and protect.
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wear down »
To cause physical or mental fatigue.
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wear out »
To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.
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wear out »
To become exhausted, tired, fatigued, or weary, as by continued strain or exertion.
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well begun is half done »
Much depends on the beginning of an endeavor.
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what do I know »
Implies that a statement is based on a guess or assumption rather than on knowledge or evidence.
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white hole »
A theoretically possible but physically highly unlikely singularity which would emit matter and energy; the antithesis of a black hole.
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wind back the clock »
Figuratively to return in time to an earlier period of history.
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wing it »
To improvise; to make things up or figure things out as one goes; or to perform with little or no preparation.
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wolf in sheep's clothing »
Something harmful or problematic disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
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write off »
Figuratively, to assign a low value to something.
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you get more with a kind word and a gun than you do with a kind word alone »
It is advantageous not to rely solely on being nice.
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