at a loss for words »
Having nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness.
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at full tilt »
At full speed; very quickly.
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blow this popsicle stand »
To leave an establishment speedily.
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bomb around »
The drive around at speed for pleasure.
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center field »
A central role in some activity that requires speed.
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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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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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discretion is the better part of valour »
It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.1597
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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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double-tongued »
Saying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech.
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ear tunnel »
A piece of jewelry that fits into a stretched earlobe hole and makes it seem like a peephole and makes it see-through.
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flat chat »
At maximum capability or speed.
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flat out »
At top speed.
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four-on-the-floor »
Relating to a vehicle with a four-speed manual transmission mounted beside the driver on the floor of the vehicle.
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full speed ahead »
A command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.
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