a cat may look at a king »
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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a cut above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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a cut below »
Inferior to; of a lower quality than.
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a notch above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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a riddle wrapped up in an enigma »
Something very mysterious and hidden.
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accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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albatross »
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
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all kidding aside »
Used to attempt to make a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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all over grumble »
Inferior.
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April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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as long as »
While; for some period of time.
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baby blues »
Period and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.
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bad blood »
A serious feud or grudge.
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bag of rations »
A fussy or overly zealous military superior.
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balancing act »
A performance that involves balancing things precariously and suspensefully.
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