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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ice over »
To become covered in ice, usually of a body of water.
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idiot light »
Any warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver of problems, such as the parking brake being on or the oil being low.
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if pigs had wings they would fly »
(colloquial) Expresses speakers skepticism toward a hypothetical argument by another.
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if the mountain won't come to Muhammad »
"If one cannot get one's own way, one must bow to the inevitable.".
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if you want a thing done well, do it yourself »
It is better to do something oneself, than rely on others to do it well.
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in any way, shape, or form »
In any way at all; whatsoever.
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in hot water »
In trouble; in the position of arousing somebody's anger or displeasure.
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in line »
On a queue; waiting one's turn for something.
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in no way, shape, or form »
Not in any way at all; not at all, nohow.
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in other words »
Stated or interpreted another way; introduces an explanation.
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in the wake of »
As a result of.
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in the wake of »
Following.
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in the wake of »
In the noticeable disturbance of water behind .
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in the way »
Obstructing, blocking, or hindering.
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