albatross »
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
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all holiday »
A saying signifying that it is all over with the business or person spoken of or alluded to/.
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busman's holiday »
A holiday or vacation during which you do the same thing that you do for your usual work.
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caucus race »
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, esp. presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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cop-out »
Avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty; the action of copping out.
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dark horse »
A candidate who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
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devil's advocate »
A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.
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fall apart »
To break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state.
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far be it »
Pewtey in Marriage Guidance Counselor from And Now For Something Completely Different.
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final cut »
A group, after a selection process getting rid of other candidates.
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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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hot cross buns »
good friday cakes
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in the running »
Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
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knock up »
In the morning as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
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make the cut »
To succeed; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
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ox is in the ditch »
This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.
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shoo-in »
A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.
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shore up »
To strengthen, reinforce, or consolidate.
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shrinking violet »
A very shy person, who avoids contact with others if avoidable.
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so far so good »
Up to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.
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throw one's hat in the ring »
To announce one's candidacy in a contest.
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tomorrow is another day »
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed
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travel iron »
holiday accessory
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travel junkie »
Who are using their time and money to seek out adventure holidays and travel.
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