a penny saved is a penny earned »
A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime
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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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cash in »
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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flat chat »
At maximum capability or speed.
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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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give 110%25 »
Make the maximum possible effort.
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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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heaven helps those who help themselves »
A maxim encouraging people to get involved in their own problems.
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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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old saw »
A cliché, saying, or overused expression; especially a proverb or maxim.
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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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