ask for the moon »
To claim or desire something that one cannot have.
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beside the point »
Irrelevant, moot.
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blue moon »
A long time.
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blue moon »
Something absurd.
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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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blue moon »
The third full moon in a quarter that contains four rather than the usual three full moons.
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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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even keel »
A situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.
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even keel »
Of a business or other activity which is under control and running smoothly.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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get out of bed on the wrong side »
To start the day in a bad mood for no apparent reason.
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hung the moon »
To view or be viewed with uncritical or excessive awe, reverence, or infatuation.
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lift up »
To lighten the mood of someone.
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make up »
To resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight.
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monkey wrench »
A wrench with a smooth adjustable jaw to grip different sizes of nuts.
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