tempus fugit »
time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.
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the grass is always greener on the other side »
Other circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but in reality are often not
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the terrorists will have won »
Phrase used following a description of an activity to indicate that if that activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, an which is an unacceptable result.
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thrash out »
To discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.
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touch a nerve »
To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.
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trailer park trash »
Lower-class people who live in trailer parks.
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trailer trash »
Deleted from the movie trailer. Not included in theatrical run.
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trailer trash »
Trailer park trash.
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train wreck »
The aftermath of a train crash.
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trash out »
To criticize the person spoken to in a rant.
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turn a phrase »
To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.
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turn of phrase »
An artful phrasing of words.
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under erasure »
Of a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent.
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walk the line »
To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..
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way out of a paper bag »
A minimal level of competence or effectiveness, as used in phrases where one is unable to perform such.
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