accident waiting to happen »
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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almighty dollar »
The dollar, satirically characterized as a being a god.
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almost doesn't count »
Near success (or correctness) is not deemed success (or correctness).
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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be still my heart »
Calm down, this situation is too exciting or overly distressing.
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big picture »
The main film in a double feature.
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blow over »
To pass naturally; to go away; to settle or calm down.
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bowl over »
To overwhelm with astonishment or wonder; to flabbergast.
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bowled over »
to be astonished; overwhelmed; surprised; shocked
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bring owls to Athens »
Forgive me, then, for bringing owls to Athens as a thanks-offering. — Goethe, in a letter to Wilhelm von Humboldt.
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camel through the eye of a needle »
Hyperbole to illustrate that something is almost impossible to do or to happen.
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clear up »
Of stormy weather, to dissipate, to become calm.
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close, but no cigar »
That's almost correct, but not quite.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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