one who hesitates is lost »
A person who spends too much time contemplating what to do may miss a valuable but fleeting opportunity.
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out of luck »
Experiencing a temporary misfortune.
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out of the blue »
Unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.
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out of the way »
Remote or secluded.
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out to lunch »
Away eating lunch or for a midday break; especially, away from work or a job.
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out to lunch »
Clueless, inattentive or careless.
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over my dead body »
Under no circumstances; absolutely not.
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paint oneself into a corner »
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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paper »
A sheet material used for writing on or printing on , usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
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park the car in Harvard Yard »
A sentence used to illustrate that the Boston accent is non-rhotic; typically pronounced "pahk the cah in Hahvad Yahd".
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party crasher »
Someone who attempts and often gains entry to a party or club to which they were not invited, often using social engineering techniques. The party crasher usually tries to blend into the party so as not to be kicked out.
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pickle »
A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
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pig in a poke »
Something whose true value is concealed or unknown, especially something offered for sale.
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plug away »
To persist or continue, as with an effort.
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plug in »
To a plug socket.
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