a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step »
even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point
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break ground »
To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.
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break new ground »
By extension, to initiate a new venture.
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bring owls to Athens »
To undertake a pointless venture, one that is redundant, unnecessary, superfluous, or highly uneconomical.
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coals to Newcastle »
A pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it's made, or where they already have an abundance.
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company »
In legal context, an entity that manufactures or sells products , or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.
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gold mine »
A very profitable economic venture.
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horse opera »
A theatrical production, film, or program on radio or television depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.
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nothing ventured, nothing gained »
If one takes no risks, one will not gain any benefits.
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rat run »
A small road that people venture down when they want to sneak off the motorway and take a short cut.
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stand stock still »
Paul Travers' Adventures, by Sam T. Clover.
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sword and sandal »
Of or pertaining to a genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.
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travel junkie »
Who are using their time and money to seek out adventure holidays and travel.
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