a man's home is his castle »
(US) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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an Englishman's home is his castle »
(UK) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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arm and a leg »
A relatively high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price.
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beam up »
To be teleported over a long distance by means of a specific imaginary technology, specifically from the surface of a planet to an orbiting starship.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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black »
Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and colourless.
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daylight robbery »
An exorbitant charge for a product or service.
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fix up »
To repair or refurbish.
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forbidden fruit »
Illicit pleasure; something that one should not take or get involved with, such as an another person's spouse.
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forbidden fruit »
The fruit forbidden to Adam.
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forbidden fruit is the sweetest »
Forbidden things have more worthwhile short-term consequences.
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get away with »
To do something which is prohibited, forbidden or generally not allowed, and not be punished for the action.
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get into trouble »
To perform an action which is illegal, prohibited, forbidden or proscribed and to become subject to punishment for such action.
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get the bacon bad »
To be morbidly obese.
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god forbid »
Don't let it be.
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