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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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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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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enough is as good as a feast »
Just the right amount is as good as more than enough: there is no value in excess.
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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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it's a long road that has no turning »
encouragement when things are not going well. Just as a long road eventually has a turning, problems also eventually have a solution, even though one might have to wait.
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just about »
Almost.
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just another pretty face »
Someone who is attractive, but not too distinguished.
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just deserts »
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
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just for fun »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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just in case »
If and only if.
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just in case »
In the event; should there be a need.
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just like that »
In that manner.
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just like that »
Unexpectedly, without warning.
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just the same »
Anyway; despite.
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just what the doctor ordered »
Exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation.
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kangaroo court »
A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, abusive, or otherwise unjust.
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keep up with »
To manage to remain beside or just behind that is moving away from one.
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lick one's wounds »
He's just off licking his wounds. He'll be back to try again.
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live by the sword, die by the sword »
One who uses violence can expect a violent response. It is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.(figuratively) One can expect dire outcomes from any vice; used to convey poetic justice.
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mills of the gods grind slowly »
Justice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
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money talks »
It is easier to accomplish goals using money instead of just talk.
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monkey wrench »
A wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.
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not a sausage »
Jill: Not a sausage I'm afraid, I'm just visiting.
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out of house and home »
Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home, The Progressive Animal Welfare Society.
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out of kilter »
Disturbed; out of order; not working or adjusted properly.
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pull the other leg »
In imperative/precative form, used to imply that the speaker does not accept or believe what another has just said.
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reap what one sows »
To receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.
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song and dance »
An excessively elaborate story or excuse used to justify something.
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spanner »
A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts.
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sure enough »
Just like one would expect.
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tar with the same brush »
To characterize using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly.
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that's just me »
Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.
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that's the ticket »
That's just right; that's just what is needed.
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the end justifies the means »
Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can only be considered morally right or wrong by virtue of the morality of the outcome.
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the ends justify the means »
Alternative form of the end justifies the means.
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the jig is up »
An expression used to mean "We have been caught out and have no defence", or if spoken to a person who's just been found out as the perpetrator of an offense, it means "You've been discovered.".
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there you have it »
Used to introduce a speaker's interpretation of what has just transpired or been described.
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think of England »
To tolerate or endure bad sex. Used in conjunction with "I just lie on my back and.." "I just go through the motions and..." etc.
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timing is everything »
Consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as an audience laughing to a comedian's joke).Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.
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tip of the iceberg »
Only the beginning; just a small indication of a larger possibility; a problem is much bigger than it seems.
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to the victor go the spoils »
The winner of a conflict wins additional benefits, beyond just the subject of the conflict.
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touch up »
To make slight corrections or adjustments; to fill in or perfect.
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tune up »
To make adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance.
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turn back »
No turn a dial anticlockwise or adjust a clock or other meter to an earlier time or reading.
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two wrongs make a right »
A logical fallacy whereby a wrongful action is justified by the commission of another
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walk around »
To walk with no real planned destination, but to just walk, to meander "around".
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walk the talk »
To do what one said one could do, or would do, not just making empty promises. To walk one's talk is to be innocent of hypocrisy.
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wee small hours »
The very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep.
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wet behind the ears »
Inexperienced; not seasoned; new; just beginning.
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when in Rome »
Adjust to local customs.
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write down »
To make a downward adjustment in the value of an asset.
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your mileage may vary »
To express a possible difference in taste, "this is just my opinion, your opinion may be different".
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