all one's eggs in one basket »
Investing heavily in just one area.
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at a pinch »
By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky..
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.
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bum rap »
A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
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do justice »
To really allow to be apprehended in its full scope.
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dog's life »
A life of indolence where the individual may do as he or she pleases, just like a pampered dog.
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don't hold your breath »
"Don't wait." Said cynically to suggest that what has just been mentioned to is unlikely to happen soon or at all.
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for good measure »
As a precaution; just in case; added as an extra.
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for the heck of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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for the hell of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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for the sake of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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gratuitous violence »
Violence that is not justified.
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hear, hear »
Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
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hit the spot »
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
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