arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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booby prize »
A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.
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cite chapter and verse »
To provide specific references from an authoritative book, as the Bible or a book of statutes or rules, to support a statement.
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fit into »
To be of similar cultural or social status as the members of a group of people.
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keep up with the Joneses »
To do or buy things for status, show, or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors.
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make waves »
To upset the status quo.
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muckety muck »
A person in a position of power, authority, or status.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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power behind the throne »
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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rank and file »
Those lacking any particular title or status; those having no station.
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rock the boat »
To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.
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stick up »
To protect one's status.
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the more things change, the more they stay the same »
A proverb making the observation that turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.
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turn up one's nose »
To refuse, especially as due to pride or status.
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what goes around comes around »
The status eventually returns to its original value after completing some sort of cycle.A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.
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