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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