a chain is only as strong as its weakest link »
An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.
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account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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baker's dozen »
Thirteen, a group of thirteen.
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be in on »
To be a party to a secret shared by a small group of people.
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best of the bunch »
The best or most preferred person or item within a group.
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bigwig »
A person of importance to a group or organization.
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blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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bring in »
To introduce a person or group of people to an organisation.
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bush league »
A low-ranking or inferior level among groups, professions, organizations, etc.
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cat and mouse game »
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.
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cheaper by the dozen »
Things are handled more efficiently as a group, rather than individually.
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cherry picking »
Selecting only the best from a group or other range of choices.
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cherry-pick »
To pick out the best, or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.
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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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