all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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ash wednesday »
first day of lent
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autem mort »
A married woman; also a female beggar with several children hired or borrowed to excite charity.
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beat up »
To feel badly guilty and accuse oneself over something. Usually followed by over.
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broken vessel »
A person who is destroyed or forgotten, or who feels flawed or broken.
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die »
Followed by for. Often expressing wider contextual motivations, though sometimes indicating direct causes.
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die »
Followed by from. General use, though somewhat more common in medical or scientific contexts.
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die »
Followed by of. General use.
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die »
Followed by with. Now rare as indicating direct cause.
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drip »
To have a superabundance of valuable things. Usually followed by "with".
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fifth wheel »
A very large trailer that is towed with a pickup truck.
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finders keepers »
The doctrine that whoever finds something is allowed to keep it
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flash in the pan »
A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.
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get away with »
To do something which is prohibited, forbidden or generally not allowed, and not be punished for the action.
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grass widow »
A mother out of wedlock.
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