at a pinch »
By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky..
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blue moon »
The moon tinted towards blue as it appears in the sky, caused by dust or smoke in the atmosphere.
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bolt bucket »
A machine, especially an automobile. Implies that the machine is clunky or unreliable.
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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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brass-necked »
Nervy; cheeky; shameless.
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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed »
Alert and in an eager, frisky, or playful mood; full of life.
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bug out »
Miss school, play truant, play hooky.
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chance'd be a fine thing »
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.
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close shave »
A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.
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dicky-bird »
A insignificant sound or thing.
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dicky-bird »
Endearing term for a small bird, often used when talking with young children.
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down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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feel one's oats »
To feel energetic or frisky; to behave in a vigorous or bold manner.
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fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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funny money »
Money gained in a devious or sneaky manner.
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give hostage to fortune »
To take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.
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happy go lucky »
carefree
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hit paydirt »
To strike it rich; to get lucky or have a big break.
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horse pucky »
Nonsense; feces.
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house of cards »
A structure or argument built on a shaky foundation.
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in the fast lane »
In a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.
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land on one's feet »
To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.
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lead a charmed life »
To always be lucky and safe from danger.
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light bucket »
Nickname for a reflecting telescope, especially one with a relatively large aperture and suitable for observing deep sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies.
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luck out »
To experience great luck; to be extremely fortunate or lucky.
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lucky break »
A stroke of luck; a fortunate event, particularly of the sort that propels one to success, fame, etc.
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lucky dip »
A game in which prizes are covered up and mixed together in a container, so that contestants can dip their hand into the container and randomly pull out a prize.
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lucky dip »
A selection solely at random.
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lucky dip »
September 2005, BBC News - Dome sale 'was like a lucky dip'.
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nutty as a fruitcake »
Behaving in an eccentric, foolish, or kooky manner; very nutty.
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on high »
In the sky or the heavens.
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play hooky »
To miss school, work, or other duties without permission or an excuse.
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push one's luck »
To take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.
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run for the roses »
Nickname for the Kentucky Derby horse race.
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skate on thin ice »
In a risky, potentially dangerous or delicate situation.
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squeaky wheel gets the grease »
The person who complains or speaks up most loudly receives the redress or attention which he or she seeks.
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stat whore »
Through unscrupulous or tacky means.
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sticky fingers »
A petty thief or petty thieves.
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sticky fingers »
An inclination to steal.
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streak of good luck »
A series of lucky events.
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take a chance »
To risk; to try something risky.
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take a gamble »
To risk; to try something risky.
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take a risk »
To do something risky.
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talk back »
To reply impertinently; to answer in a cheeky manner.
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the sky is the limit »
Nothing is impossible or out of reach
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the sky is the moon »
A new modern combination of "the sky is the limit" and "shoot for the moon".
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too big for one's britches »
Disturbingly confident, unacceptably cocky.
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touch-and-go »
Precarious, delicate, dangerous, risky, sensitive or of uncertain outcome.
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tough nut to crack »
A difficult or sticky problem.
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tuits »
"tricky": Needs many tuits. [2].
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up in the air »
Literal: up in or into the sky or air.
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