lump to one's throat »
A feeling of emotional sadness. On the point of crying.
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mixed bag »
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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over a barrel »
In a disadvantageous or helpless situation, in which one may be controlled or victimized.
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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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sob story »
A sad story told to make others feel sympathy for the teller.
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tall in the saddle »
Imposing, impressive; resolute; manly.
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the shoe is on the other foot »
The roles of people in a situation have been reversed, such the advantage has shifted to a party which was previously disadvantaged.
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tip one's hand »
To inadvertently reveal any secret, particularly a secret that puts one at an advantage or disadvantage.
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turn the tables »
To reverse a situation, such that the advantage has shifted to the party which was previously disadvantaged.
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