accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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as best one can »
In the best possible way, given the circumstances.
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business as usual »
The normal course of an activity, particularly in circumstances that are out of the ordinary.
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camel's nose »
A metaphor for a situation where the permitting of some small act will lead consequently to a larger undesirable act or circumstance.
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desperate times call for desperate measures »
In adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.
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do a bunk »
To escape or flee under incriminating circumstances.
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guinea pig »
A tailless rodent of the Cavia genus, with short ears and larger than a hamster; the species Cavia porcellus is often kept as a pet.
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hell or high water »
Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.
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in the fast lane »
In a lifestyle, employment position, or other set of circumstances where the rapid pace is exciting, frantic, or risky.
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in thunderation »
In any set of circumstances whatsoever.
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it is what it is »
This circumstance is simply a fact and must be accepted or dealt with as it exists.
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keep on truckin' »
To continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to keep trying or striving.
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keep one's cards close to one's chest »
To avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.
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nod off »
To fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.
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not on your life »
Absolutely not; under no circumstances.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind »
Words spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.
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out of place »
Not in the proper situation or arrangement, or inappropriate for the circumstances.
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over my dead body »
Under no circumstances; absolutely not.
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rain or shine »
Regardless of what the circumstances are, and how the weather is.
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rough trot »
A series of difficult circumstances.
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state of affairs »
A specific situation; a set of circumstances.
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sweetheart deal »
A transaction, contract, or other agreement in which one party provides particularly favorable terms to the other, especially in suspicious circumstances.
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take something in one's stride »
Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
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the grass is always greener on the other side »
Other circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but in reality are often not
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when the cat's away the mice will play »
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
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you make the bed you lie in »
A person's circumstances are normally the result of his or her own actions.
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