brickbat »
For example, it's quite common for magazines to have a section called Bouquets and Brickbats for compliments and criticisms.
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can of worms »
A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.
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chain reaction »
A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.
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common ground »
A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems.
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debris field »
Any area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material that once constituted a complete object. Debris fields can be found at the site of air crashes, water vessel sinking, explosions of buildings, collapses, and other events that render a whole entity into components, pieces, or other non-whole items.
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flower »
Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.
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hair of the dog »
An alcoholic drink taken the morning after to cure a hangover or withdrawal symptoms.
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heaven helps those who help themselves »
A maxim encouraging people to get involved in their own problems.
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in laymen's terms »
In layman's terms.
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in the same boat »
In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
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keep a close watch on »
To pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
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lion »
A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.
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make for »
????, translator unknown, author Galileo Galilei, Two Chief World Systems.
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marry in haste, repent at leisure »
Two things together too soon will lead to problems.
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mince words »
To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.
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out of sorts »
Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.
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rivet counter »
A person who has an obsession with the minutae of their particular interest. Anyone preoccupied with small distinguishing features between different items.
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rumor mill »
A group or network of persons who originate or promulgate gossip and other unsubstantiated claims.
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sort oneself out »
To organize or solve one's personal problems.
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stickhandle »
To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
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team up »
To join into a team, or into teams.
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tell tales »
To be lying, to be making false claims.
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tick over »
To run smoothly and without problems.
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tip of the iceberg »
Only the beginning; just a small indication of a larger possibility; a problem is much bigger than it seems.
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when in Rome »
Adjust to local customs.
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