do someone proud »
To cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction.
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even keel »
A situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.
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familiarity breeds contempt »
The more acquainted one becomes with a person, the more one knows about his or her shortcomings and, hence, the easier it is to dislike that person.1894, H. Rider Haggard, The People Of The Mist, ch. 25:This was the beginning of evil, for if no man is a hero to his valet de chambre, much less can he remain a god for long in the eyes of a curious woman. Here, as in other matters, familiarity breeds contempt.
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free ride »
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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get into one's stride »
To become familiar with something recently learnt.
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go along for the ride »
To accompany someone passively, or to take a passive role in a project.
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hit one's stride »
To reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going.
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hit one's stride »
When walking or running, to reach a full or comfortable pace.
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in stride »
Without disturbing one's course of activities.
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in stride »
Without emotional upset.
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less is more »
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieres
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pride comes before a fall »
A person who is extremely proud of his or her abilities will often suffer a setback or failure, because he or she tends to be overconfident and to make errors of judgment.
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pride cometh before a fall »
Alternative form of pride comes before a fall.
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pride goes before a fall »
Alternative form of pride comes before a fall.
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pride goeth before a fall »
Alternative form of pride comes before a fall.
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ride herd on »
To supervise a group of people, such as workers, and/or their actions, i.e. their work.
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ride one's luck »
To avoid failure only by good fortune.
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ride out »
To tackle a difficult problem and survive.
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ride roughshod over »
To act in a bullying or inconsiderate manner; to display disregard towards someone or something.
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ride shotgun »
To assist and protect.
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ride shotgun »
To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner.
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ride the rails »
To travel by railway train, trolley, etc.
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ride the short bus »
To have a need for a special education program, as because learning disabled.
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ride the short bus »
To participate in a special education program, such as for those with learning disabilities.
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shanks' mare »
One's own legs used for walking; to "travel by shanks' mare" or "ride on shanks' mare" is to walk to your destination.
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shotgun wedding »
A wedding in which the bride is already pregnant.
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show the flag »
To display the flag of one's country, especially as an expression of patriotic pride.
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swallow one's pride »
To set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.
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tail between one's legs »
A reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.
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take a spin »
To go for a ride; especially, to try riding or driving something.
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take something in one's stride »
Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
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take something in stride »
To cope with something without much effort; to accept or manage something well.
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thumb a ride »
To flag or signal a passing vehicle in hopes of securing passage.
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thumb a ride »
To secure a ride by flagging down a vehicle.
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turn up one's nose »
To refuse, especially as due to pride or status.
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war bride »
A company or individual whose business is increased by warfare.
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war bride »
A woman who marries a man who is on active duty military in wartime.
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white wedding »
A wedding in which the bride is still a virgin.
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