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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close in on »
To catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit.
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gunboat diplomacy »
The pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power.
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hit the rocks »
To be at a low point in one's pursuits.
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knowledge is power »
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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wild-goose chase »
A futile search, a fruitless errand; a useless and often lengthy pursuit.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
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