one's days are numbered »
Some period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is coming to an end.
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one-up »
To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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out on a limb »
in a precarious position
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over one's head »
Performing at a level greatly superior to one's usual level of performance.
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palm off »
To attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.
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patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels »
The appeal to patriotism is often used to distract the public from real issues.
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perp walk »
The intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.
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play around »
To work with in a non-serious manner.
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play with fire »
To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.
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potter about »
To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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potter around »
To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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pre-war »
Describing the period before a war.
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pre-war »
Describing the period before the outbreak of World War II in 1939.
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prime of life »
The period of one's mature life when one is at a peak of health and performance.
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pull apart »
To open something by pulling on various parts of it.
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