an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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bill of goods »
A collection of items purchased or offered for sale.
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bridge »
A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
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bring owls to Athens »
Forgive me, then, for bringing owls to Athens as a thanks-offering. — Goethe, in a letter to Wilhelm von Humboldt.
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cop-out »
An excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty; a reason offered when someone cops out.
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even money »
A bet which offers odds of 1 to 1.
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golden hello »
A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.
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hold forth »
To extend or offer, propose.
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jump at the chance »
To immediately accept an offer.
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mine arse on a bandbox »
An answer to the offer of any thing inadequate to the purpose for which it is proffered, like offering a bandbox for a seat.
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offer affordances »
To give elbow room or leeway for something to happen.
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offer one's condolences »
To offer sympathy to someone.
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pig in a poke »
Something whose true value is concealed or unknown, especially something offered for sale.
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