to hell in a handbasket »
To a bad state of affairs quickly.
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toy with »
Handling something in a careless or frivolous manner.
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try one's hand »
To attempt a skill, craft, or trade.
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two thumbs up »
A hand gesture indicating strong approval.
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two-fisted drinker »
Either someone who can handle their liquor well, or an alcoholic clutching a drink in each hand.
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up the ante »
To raise the stakes of a hand of poker.
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walk on eggshells »
To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
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wash one's hands of »
To absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for.
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wash up »
To wash one's hands and/or face, often around mealtimes.
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window dressing »
The decorative display of retail merchandise in store windows.
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wring out »
To squeeze a wet material, either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.
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you get what you pay for »
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say so
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