second-guess »
Presumably from trying to guess with second sight.
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second-guess »
Presumably from trying to improve with a second stab.
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soft touch »
A comfortable situation; an easy task or undemanding occupation, especially one which is comfortably remunerative.
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step on a rake »
To step on the tines of a garden rake, causing the handle of the rake to rise from the ground rapidly, invariably striking the person walking in the face.
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stickhandle »
To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
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throw down »
Admirably or forcefully.
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too big for one's britches »
Disturbingly confident, unacceptably cocky.
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true blue »
Indubitably loyal or faithful.
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truth will out »
A mystery will always be solved, or a truth will always be discoveredTruth will eventually and inevitably be discovered.
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twist in the wind »
To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.
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where there's smoke, there's fire »
If there is telltale evidence of some event, the event is probably occurring.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
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