a rising tide lifts all boats »
Benefits provided to a few may lead to conditions that are beneficial to all.
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abide by »
To accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce; as, to abide by an award.
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act on »
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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all talk and no action »
Speaking, promising, or boasting much, but doing little
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argue out »
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
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baptism by fire »
A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis.
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bill of goods »
A set of misleading or deceptive claims; misinformation.
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black-on-black »
Something that is invisible or intentionally obfuscated, such as warnings or fine print.
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blind as a bat »
Nearly totally blind, having a very poor sense of vision.
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booby prize »
A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.
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break up »
To break or separate into pieces; to disintegrate or come apart.
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bright-line rule »
A clear-cut, easy to make decision.
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bring out »
To cause a visible symptom such as spots or a rash.
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bump and grind »
A combination of movements resembling such a dance, as in road racing, whitewater kayaking, or exercising; any activity involving prolonged jarring or shaking.
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burst someone's bubble »
To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.
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