as best one can »
In the best possible way, given the circumstances.
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blue state »
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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brown bag »
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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chance'd be a fine thing »
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.
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chicken feed »
Food given to poultry.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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draw on »
To sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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fish out »
To deplete the supply of fish in a given body of water.
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game plan »
Any strategy devised to reach a given objective.
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get it »
To possess a preferred outlook on a given issue or issues.
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go blue »
Of states and counties, to be carried by a Democratic candidate in a given U.S. election.
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go red »
Of states or counties, to be carried by a Republican candidate in a given U.S. election.
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he who smelt it dealt it »
(colloquial, originally) A person who calls attention to or complains about a fart is likely trying to pretend it wasn't his or her own.(colloquial, by extension) Used to suggest that a person calling attention to or complaining about a given problem may in fact be the source of the problem.
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historical figure »
A fictional or fabricated person who was was given historical importance in legends and myth.
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