break even »
To stay the same; to neither advance nor regress.
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every silver lining has a cloud »
Every good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.
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hang about »
To stay, linger or loiter.
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hang around »
To stay, linger or loiter.
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hospital pass »
A throw that stays in the air long enough that it allows too many people to get underneath it, increasing the risk of injury and a trip to the hospital. Thus, a hospital pass.
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hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
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in for a dime, in for a dollar »
Americanised form of in for a penny, in for a pound.1983, Allen Drury, Decision, p. 356:In for a dime, in for a dollar, he thought crazily, and said what he had to say in a voice he forced to stay level and calm.1998, Ellen Miller, Like Being Killed, p. 47:In for a dime, in for a dollar. I whispered to Gerry,
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keep down »
To lie low. To stay concealed by not standing up.
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keep oneself to oneself »
To be introverted; to stay away from others.
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keep out of »
To stay away from a place or condition.
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keep up »
To stay even or ahead.
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keep your hair on »
An admonition to stay calm.
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make oneself scarce »
To leave or depart, or to avoid or stay away.
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night owl »
One who stays up late at night or goes to bed late.
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open one's big mouth »
To speak about things, when it would be better to stay silent.
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