a bit much »
More than is reasonable.
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a great deal »
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder »
When someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love (or miss) them or it.
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ache for »
To desire, or want something, or someone, very much.
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add up »
To accumulate; to amount to.
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against the grain »
Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.
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all talk and no action »
Speaking, promising, or boasting much, but doing little
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all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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as all get-out »
Extremely; to a superlative degree; very much.
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at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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at once »
At the same time; simultaneously; together.
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back to our muttons »
To get back to the business at hand.
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balls-up »
Something which becomes muddled or botched in some way.
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barrel of monkeys »
Something very funny or amusing.
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bash out »
To write something very quickly, without much thought.
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be of two minds »
To be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.
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beefed out »
Muscular, often in an exaggerated way.
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beggars can't be choosers »
(proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts.
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belt and suspenders »
Redundant systems, affording mutual backup in the event of one failing.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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big up »
To increase one's muscle mass through exercise.
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bigger fish to fry »
A much more pressing issue to attend to.
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bite off more than one can chew »
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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bitter pill »
Something unpleasant that must be accepted or endured.
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blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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blue note »
Notes added to the major scale for expressive quality in jazz and blues music, particularly the flatted third, fifth and seventh.
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bring it weak »
To fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".
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buff the muffin »
To masturbate.
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build up »
To accumulate, to pile up.
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built like a tank »
Broad shouldered and of solid, muscular build.
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bump off »
To kill, especially to murder.
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bush telegraph »
A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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by the numbers »
To do something exactly, precisely, or in a formulaic way.
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by-the-numbers »
Done in a predictable manner; formulaic.
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call in »
To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.
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carrot and stick »
Simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior.
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carry a tune »
To produce music, especially to sing, with accurate pitch.
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cash in »
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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cat that ate the canary »
A person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.
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ceterum censeo »
A formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.
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chalkface »
A musical concept or genre in which music is completely improvised and never played twice. Most often mixing elements of hip-hop, metal, punk and avant-garde jazz.
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charity mugger »
A person employed by a charity, or by an intermediary fundraising agency employed by the charity, who stands in the street and invites passersby to set up standing orders or direct debits to make regular donations to the charity.
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charley horse »
A muscle cramp, usually in the thigh or leg.
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che sera sera »
Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1604, Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus:Why then belike we must sin, / And so consequently die. / Aye, we must die an everlasting death. / What doctrine call you this ? Che, sera, sera: / What will be*, shall be; Divinity adieu. / These Metaphysics of Magicians, / And necromantic books, are heavenly.
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check out »
Used to draw attention to something and stimulate excitement about it.
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chump change »
An amount of remuneration, reward, or other monetary recompense considered to be insultingly small.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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clock up »
To accumulate a large amount of time.
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clock up »
To accumulate a large distance.
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cold comfort »
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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common ground »
A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems.
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cradle robber »
A person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger or who employs or otherwise engages a young person for a purpose inappropriate for his or her age.
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cry the blues »
To sing in the style of blues music.
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crying shame »
It's a crying shame that so much money has been wasted on this pointless political campaign.
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cut the mustard »
To suffice; to be good or effective enough.
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dead men tell no tales »
Once someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.
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do a »
To emulate the behavior/behaviour that is generally attributed to the individual named.
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don't be penny wise and pound foolish »
Don't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.
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don't shit where you eat »
(idiomatic, vulgar) One should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.1998 April 14, Nelson Navarro, "Ever faithful, ever true," Manila Standard (Philippines) (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):The guiding principle is Don't shit where you eat. Office romances are always destructive of morale and objectivity.2003 Oct. 8, Jonathan Valania, "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Pussy," Philadelphia Weekly (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Limbaugh was scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the NAB convention in, of all places, Philadelphia, thus violating the cardinal law of the animal kingdom: Don't shit where you eat.2006 Sept. 19, Michael Musto, "NY Mirror," Village Voice (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Mitchell refused to indulge in on-set romances with either gender. "You don't shit where you eat," he told me, plainly.
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dusty miller »
A formulaic phrase for a miller, related to the dust generated in the milling process.
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earn one's keep »
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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embarrassment of riches »
An abundance or overabundance of something; too much of a good thing.
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even Homer nods »
Not even the most vigilant and expert are immune from erring.
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face the music »
To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
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faceplant »
Death or defeat in popular multiplayer online games.
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familiarity breeds contempt »
The more acquainted one becomes with a person, the more one knows about his or her shortcomings and, hence, the easier it is to dislike that person.1894, H. Rider Haggard, The People Of The Mist, ch. 25:This was the beginning of evil, for if no man is a hero to his valet de chambre, much less can he remain a god for long in the eyes of a curious woman. Here, as in other matters, familiarity breeds contempt.
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fifth wheel »
A type of trailer hitch, which consists of a horseshoe-shaped plate on a multi-directional pivot, with a locking pin to couple with the kingpin of a truck trailer.
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firm up »
To make muscles more toned through physical exercise.
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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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flat chat »
At maximum capability or speed.
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flick the bean »
To masturbate by stimulating the clitoris.
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food chain »
The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community.
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for all one is worth »
Intensely, vigorously, with as much effort as one can supply.
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full as a goog »
Having eaten too much, or being drunk.
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full blast »
Maximum capacity or effort.
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full speed ahead »
A command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.
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full speed ahead »
Maximum effort without reservations or delay.
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get a kick out of »
To be delighted by; to be amused by.
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get away with murder »
To do something bad or illegal and not be punished.
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get by »
To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimum level.
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give 110%25 »
Make the maximum possible effort.
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give away the store »
To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.
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go by »
To pass, to go past, without much interaction.
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go for the gold »
To attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.
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go large »
To enjoy oneself to the maximum.
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go the distance »
To participate in a boxing match for its maximum number of rounds.
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go to work »
To go to one's job, as by commuting.
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grey area »
An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories where the border between the two is fuzzy.
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ground rules »
The basic rules or standards; whatever someone must know before proceeding.
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hammer out »
To come to an agreement after much arguing.
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hands down »
Without much effort; easily.
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have one's ducks in a row »
To be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multi-person effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.
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high as a kite »
Very much under the influence of drugs, extremely high.
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high horse »
An appearance or sense of smug superiority.
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if the mountain won't come to Muhammad »
"If one cannot get one's own way, one must bow to the inevitable.".
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in a canter »
Without much effort; easily.
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in bed with »
Engaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.
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in for a penny, in for a pound »
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof; accepting that one must
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in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king »
Among others with a disadvantage or disability, the one with the mildest disadvantage or disability is regarded as the greatest.Even someone without much talent or ability is considered special by those with no talent or ability at all.
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in touch »
In contact, or in communication.
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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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jump rope »
The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants. Often used for athletic training and among schoolchildren. Variations involve speed, chants, varied rope and jumper movement patterns, multiple jumpers and/or multiple ropes.
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jungle telegraph »
A gossip network; an informal communication system within a group or organization.
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jungle telegraph »
A system used by primitive cultures in remote tropical regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds or a relay of runners.
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keep mum »
Do not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
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keep somebody in stitches »
To keep somebody laughing hard or amused.
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knock for a loop »
To astonish; to surprise very much.
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la goutte d'eau qui fait d%C3%A9border le vase »
The final thing that is too much and forces a reaction; the straw that broke the camel's back.
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landing strip »
A cultivated pubic hair pattern in which much of the pubic hair is removed, leaving only a central vertical line or rectangle.
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last of the big spenders »
Someone who doesn't spend much money.
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lay down »
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate .
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lay down the law »
To promulgate law.
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less is more »
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieres
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let alone »
Much less; to say nothing of.
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line one's pockets »
To accumulate personal wealth, especially in an illegal or morally objectionable manner.
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lion »
A large cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
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little pitchers have big ears »
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.1844, Charlotte M. Yonge, Abbeychurch, ch. 2:Seeing me listening to something she was saying to Mamma, she turned round upon me with that odious proverb, "Little pitchers have long ears."1939, "Bedtime Bedlam," Time, 17 Apr.:A caution to U. S. parents, but a joy to radio merchandising, is the dread truth that little pitchers have big ears.2002, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, ISBN 9780743455961, p. 185:I suppose he might say pushed or went woowoo, but took a shit is, I fear, very much in the ballpark (little pitchers have big ears, after all).
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long goodbye »
Nickname for Alzheimer's disease, especially for the final phase of the disease, during which the patient suffers a progressive decline of cognitive and motor skills and gradually loses the ability to recognize and to communicate with family and friends.[1]; nickname for the relationship between a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease and that person's family or friends.
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lose touch »
To cease to be familiar with someone or something or to cease to communicate or have contact.
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make an example of »
He made an example of the drunken sailor with twenty lashes, to show that he must have a sober crew.
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make an exhibition of oneself »
She had far too much to drink and made an exhibition of herself by flirting with everyone.
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make the most of »
To profit as much as possible from.
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man of few words »
A man who doesn't speak much, or speaks only for a short period of time.
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man of parts »
A man that is talented in multiple areas of life. This includes but is not limited to the area of seduction. He puts very little emphasis on memorized scripts or "peacocking" and instead relies on individualized ways to charm a woman.
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many a mickle makes a muckle »
(UK) a lot of small amounts together, become a large amount.
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mess up »
To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss.
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mess up »
To cause a problem with; to introduce an error or mistake in; to make muddled or confused; spoil; ruin.
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middle of the road »
Of a type of melodic popular music that has wide appeal.
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mind-numbing »
Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.
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mixed message »
Any communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.
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money doesn't grow on trees »
You must work in order to have money.
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mouthful of marbles »
An indistinct, muffled or garbled manner of speaking.
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much of a muchness »
Of two or more things, having little difference of any significance between them.
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muck about »
To do random unplanned work or spend time idly.
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muck about »
To do somethings with a piece of equipment when you do not understand how it works.
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muck about »
To be playful; full of fun and high spirits.
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muck around »
Means the same as muck about.
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muck in »
To join in attaining a common aim.
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muck out »
To clean the excrement and other rubbish from the area where an animal is kept, such as a horse stable or a dog kennel.
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muckety muck »
A person in a position of power, authority, or status.
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mug up »
To study intensely.
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mug's game »
A foolish, profitless, or hopeless undertaking.
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mull over »
To think deeply about something; to ponder, deliberate or ruminate.
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mum's the word »
The accompanying facts are a secret, not to be divulged.
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murder will out »
A murderer will always be discovered.
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murder will out »
Secrets or hidden crimes will eventually be exposed or discovered.
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muscle in »
To interfere, or intrude forcibly.
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muscle in on »
To interfere with, or intrude on something forcibly.
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music to one's ear »
Some unexpected good news; a favorable outcome after some initial confusion or delay.
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mutton dressed as lamb »
A mature woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if a deliberate attempt to appear young.
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mutual admiration society »
A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.
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nine lives »
Durability; near immunity to damage.
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no brainer »
Something that supposedly doesn’t take much intellectual thought. Whoever says that something is a no brainer is usually the one with no brains.
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no pain, no gain »
One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.
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no rest for the wicked »
(humorous) People who are wicked must work harder than normal people.
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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nose-picking »
To insert a finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.
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not long for this world »
Unlikely to remain for much time.
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not much of anything »
Very little; not a lot.
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nut-cutting time »
Time to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.
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on the clock »
Remunerated per unit of time.
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on the clock »
Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.
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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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one-hit wonder »
A musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.
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one-man band »
A musician who plays several musical instruments at once.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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out of touch »
No longer maintaining contact or communications.
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out the wazoo »
Out the ass; excessive or excessively; too much.
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outsider »
A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.
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outsider »
One who is not part of a community or organization.
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pachyderm »
A member of the obsolete taxonomic group Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse.
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pachyderm »
Someone with thick skin. It is used for animals such as an elephant or a hippopotamus.
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part and parcel »
An integral or essential piece; that which must be done or accepted as part of something else.
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pass muster »
To adequately pass a formal or informal inspection.
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pass muster »
To measure up to a particular standard.
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pass on »
To convey or communicate.
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payback's a bitch »
Usually a complete sentence as an interjection: I am amused that someone got their revenge on you...but you certainly had it coming.
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pickin' and grinnin' »
Vigorously playing folk or country music on a stringed musical instrument, especially the guitar or banjo, while smiling broadly.
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pickle »
A children’s game with three participants that emulates a baseball rundown.
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pile up »
To collect or accumulate, as a backlog.
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pile-up »
A traffic accident or collision involving multiple vehicles.
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play ball »
To start anything tumultuous.
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play dumb »
To pretend to be mute.
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play the race card »
Mark Fuhrman, Murder in Brentwood p.153.
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play to the gallery »
To appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.
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power chord »
A chord or combination of notes used in rock music and typically selected to sound good at high volume and high levels of distortion. Power chords make extensive use of intervals such as open fourths and fifths.
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pull a »
To emulate a behaviour generally attributed to the individual named.
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pull my finger »
A phrase used when playing a prank regarding flatulence, in which a mark is asked to pull the finger of the person playing the prank, who simultaneously flatulates so as to suggest a causal relationship between the pulling of the finger and the resulting expulsion of gas.
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pump up »
To cause one's muscles to swell by means of focussed weightlifting.
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put on »
To play recorded music.
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put the pedal to the metal »
To exert maximum effort.
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put the pedal to the metal »
To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent.
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real job »
A job which requires the employee to, work regular hours for a consistent wage that often exceeds the provisions of applicable minimum wage legislation. A job that produces a living wage.
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road movie »
A film in which much of the action takes place during a journey, especially one involving overland travel.
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rob the cradle »
To marry or become romantically involved with a much younger person.
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rub up against »
To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.
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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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run around with »
To spend a lot of time with a person or group of people. Often used to talk about a person's group of friends that one does not like much.
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run the gamut »
To encompass the full range or variety possible.
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run to »
To reach a particular maximum amount, size, value, etc.
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run up »
To accumulate a debt.
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rush hour »
The times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.
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scream »
A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
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scream bloody murder »
To protest loudly or angrily.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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senior note »
A bond that takes priority over other debt securities sold by the issuer. In the event the issuer goes bankrupt, senior debt must be repaid before other creditors receive any payment.
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serial killer »
murderer
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set of pipes »
A wind instrument incorporating multiple pipes, such as a panpipe or bagpipe.
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shit-eating grin »
A broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.
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shoot off at the mouth »
To boast, or brag, or talk too much.
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shot in the arm »
A stimulus.
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shuffle »
A rhythm commonly used in blues music. Consists of a series of triplet notes with the middle note missing, so that it sounds like a long note followed by a short note. Sounds like a walker dragging one foot.
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sick joke »
A joke which is in poor taste, especially one which depicts as amusing a situation which the listener considers to be tragic or disgusting.
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sing soprano »
To perform vocal music in a higher pitch than alto.
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skeleton crew »
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
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smoke signal »
A method of long-distance communication sometimes used in ancient and undeveloped societies, consisting of messages conveyed by means of columns or intermittent puffs of smoke.
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snowed under »
Have too much work.
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so much as »
Even; suggests a minimum, especially regarding what might be expected.
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so much for »
An expression of disregard, or resignation; something said upon giving up, quitting, or disposing of something.
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soft touch »
A comfortable situation; an easy task or undemanding occupation, especially one which is comfortably remunerative.
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spanner »
A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.
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spare tire »
Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.
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spit-and-polish »
Paying much attention to outward appearance.
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squint like a bag of nails »
To squint very much, as though one's eyes were directed as many ways as the points of a bag of nails.
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squirrel away »
To stash or hide; to hoard, collect, save, or accumulate; to create a reserve, stash, or hoard of some supply, so as to recall a squirrel's burying of nuts.
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stick in the mud »
A person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.
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stick in the mud »
More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.
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stick-in-the-mud »
Alternative spelling of stick in the mud.
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strike up »
To start something, usually playing live music.
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take something in stride »
To cope with something without much effort; to accept or manage something well.
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the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak »
(proverbs) For much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.
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the straw that broke the camel's back »
A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.
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thorn in the flesh »
Ivar Specto. The Soviet Union and the Muslim World, 1917-1958.
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2001, And still no one is shouting stop. read in The Kingdom archives at [1] on 02 Nov 06,Many team managers are of the philosophy that if you throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick. They believe that team preparation is all about physical fitness. They run the players into the ground and they believe they will be "flying on the day".2001, Robert McCrum, Let them eat cake, in The Observer 16 Dec 01, read on Guardian Unlimited site at [2] on 02 Nov 06,Australian publishing boomed and in the past 10 years the country's literary culture has undergone a mini golden age, capped by Carey's triumph at the 2001 Booker Prize. As one Australian arts administrator said to me many years ago: 'Listen, mate, if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.'2001, Chris Collin, Re: 2-cp speys on The Strathspey Server mailing list archive at [3] on 02 Nov 06,I am finding that "if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick". It doesn't always work of course (especially on the nights when the class is mostly the beginners), but the class seems to thrive on the challange.2005, Ray Craft (poster on The right scale blog), Fitzhooie and his Burden, read at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Prosecutors everywhere have bad habits of overcharging lots of cases, knowing that if the throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick.2005, Sean Kelleher, Spike Milligan: His part in our downfall in Business 07 Aug 05, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,As long as there is negligible regulation and enforcement anyone can actually try and do the job...Weak regulation allows the industry to build strategies on full time recruitment. The theory goes: throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.c2005, Everything You've Learned About Marketing Is Wrong, read on LINC Performance website at [6] on 02 Nov 06,They have the money to continue to believe in the repetition side of the equation. You throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick. But it still isn
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thumb one's nose »
To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, usually while simultaneous wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.
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tickle pink »
To thoroughly delight or amuse; to elate.
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tickle somebody's funny bone »
To amuse; to strike somebody as funny.
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tickle someone's fancy »
To amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.
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tickle the ivories »
I don't have as much time as I'd like, but I still enjoy tickling the ivories from time to time.
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tin ear »
Insensitivity to and inability to appreciate the elements of performed music or the rhythm, elegance, or nuances of language.
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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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to one's heart's content »
Until satisfied; as much as is wished.
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to the max »
To the maximum possible degree or extent.
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to the tune of »
Roughly; about; as much as; to the sum of, to the extent of.
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to thine own self be true »
The easiest person to deceive is oneself."This above all:to thine own self be true,and it must follow, as the night the day,Thou canst not then be false to any man." -William Shakespeare
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tone up »
To strengthen and make the muscles of the body firmer by regular excercise.
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too hot to hold »
A place that has too much police activity to harbor a fugitive unnoticed.
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top dollar »
The maximum amount of money that an item, service, or worker is worth; a very high price.
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touch base »
To consult, visit, or communicate with.
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turn into a pumpkin »
Used to indicate a curfew, or the time by which one must depart.
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two-second rule »
A rule of thumb for safe driving by which a driver must maintain a two-second distance from the vehicle in front.
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up the wazoo »
Up the ass; excessive or excessively; too much.
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up to »
As much as; no more than.
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up to eleven »
Beyond the maximum possible threshold.
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valley of the shadow of death »
Valleys on earth one must walk through, that is, part of the human experience.
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variable tandem repeat locus »
Any DNA sequence that exists in multiple copies strung together in various tandem lengths.
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wank off »
To sexually stimulate another's penis.
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water to my mill »
What energizes you; what stimulates you.
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water under the bridge »
Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.
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wax lyrical »
To talk about something with much interest or excitement.
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weather the storm »
To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.
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weigh down »
To be too much for someone to cope with.
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well begun is half done »
Much depends on the beginning of an endeavor.
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whatever floats your boat »
What makes you happy; what stimulates you.
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where there's muck there's brass »
(UK, Irish) There is money to be made in unpleasant dirty jobs.
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whistle-stop train tour »
A tour in a political campaign that makes many brief stops in small communities.
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wits' end »
A. 1911, John Muir, in John Muir and Michael P. Branch, John Muir's Last Journey: South to the Amazon and East to Africa, 2002, page 138.
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work out »
To habitually exercise rigorously, especially by lifting weights, in order to increase strength or muscle mass or maintain fitness.
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yours sincerely »
A polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient’s name is known to the sender.
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