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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honorable mention »
An award or recognition given to something that does not make it to a higher standing but is worth mentioning in an honorable way.
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in for an inch, in for a mile »
Given that one is partly involved in or committed to a project, action, position, etc., there is no reason to refrain from becoming fully involved or fully committed.
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in light of »
Given, considering.
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it's better to ask forgiveness than permission »
The value of acting promptly and making a mistake requiring forgiveness is greater than value of delaying to get permission.
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just what the doctor ordered »
Exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation.
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lay down the law »
To present the law that applies to a given case.
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licence to print money »
The authority to print money, usually given to a central bank exclusively as the issuer of currency.
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mess up »
To make unwanted mistakes in a given task, usually through distraction or obnoxious behavior.
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now you're cooking »
A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.
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of an »
Indicates a more or less habitual activity during the given part of the day.
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out of character »
Not in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.
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pass the buck »
To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.
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powers that be »
The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially as seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.
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red state »
A state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, or tending to vote Republican in general.
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squaring the circle »
The historical problem of how to construct, using compass and ruler, a square having the same area as a given circle.
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swing state »
A state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally; a purple state.
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take sides »
To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.
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water under the bridge »
Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.
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