a question of »
The important question is; the necessary question is.
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ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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all cats are grey in the dark »
In the dark, physical appearance is unimportant.
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all important »
vital
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asleep at the switch »
Neglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.
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back burner »
A state of low urgency; a state of low current importance.
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back-burner »
Having low urgency; not currently important.
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be-all and end-all »
Something considered to be of the utmost importance; something essential or ultimate.
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big cheese »
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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big daddy »
Something or someone of importance.
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big deal »
Something very important, difficult, or of concern.
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big enchilada »
A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
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big fish in a small pond »
One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.
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big shot »
A person with a reputation of importance or power.
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big up »
To proclaim or exaggerate the importance of.
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