goon squad »
A group of individuals serving as enforcers, bodyguards, and the like, especially persons hired for such a purpose and using violent, thuggish methods.
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gravy train »
A gorging on luxuries, since someone else foots the bill.
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grease payment »
A bribe or extorted money, usually relatively small in amount, provided to a low-level government official or business person, in order to expedite a business decision, shipment, or other transaction, especially in a country where such payments are not unusual.
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greatest thing since sliced bread »
A relatively recent invention likely to significantly improve people's lives.
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grind to a halt »
Coming to a standstill, or ceasing to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
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guilty as sin »
Unquestionably guilty.
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hand waving »
Discussion or argumentation involving approximation, vagueness, educated guessing, or the attempt to explain or excuse vagaries.
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hang out one's shingle »
To open an office or business, especially in a profession.
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hard hitting »
uncompromising
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head scratcher »
A particularly puzzling or confusing event.
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heart to heart »
A sincere, serious, or personal conversation.
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heebie-jeebies »
A general feeling of anxiety, fear, uneasiness, or nausea.
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his back is up »
He is offended or angry; an expression or idea taken from a cat; that animal, when angry, always raising its back. An allusion also sometimes used to jeer a crooked man.
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hit the rock »
To make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.
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hit the spot »
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
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