bad joke »
A situation that is badly planned, or illogical.
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baggage »
In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.
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cold turkey »
The physiological effects of such a withdrawal.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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gut feeling »
An instinct or intuition; an immediate or basic feeling or reaction without a logical rationale.
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matter of course »
A natural or logical outcome.
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mess up »
To discombobulate, utterly confuse, or confound psychologically; to throw into a state of mental disarray.
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perfect storm »
A powerful hurricane or other major weather disturbance, especially as produced by a combination of meteorological conditions.
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rhyme or reason »
Logic. Common sense.
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serpentine »
Of, or having attributes associated with, the mythological serpent, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.
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sexual enjoyment »
Sexual intercourse that produces physical and psychological pleasure.
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slippery slope »
A logical argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.
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stand to reason »
To make sense; to seem logical, reasonable, or rational.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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touch%C3%A9 »
Used in a conversation or debate to concede a point as true, often in response to a successful counter of one's own logic.
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