above board »
Honestly, reputably.
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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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borganism »
An organization of autonomous organisms that exhibit collectivism: individual "units" that have merged to yield a unified construct. Such an amalgam may possess a collective consciousness, arguably an emergent phenomenon of social networking.
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by far »
To a considerably large extent, easily.
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cheek by jowl »
In close proximity; crammed uncomfortably close together.
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dead as a dodo »
Undoubtedly and unquestionably dead.
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dead as a doorknob »
Entirely, unquestionably or certainly dead.
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dead as a doornail »
Unquestionably dead. Used for both inanimate objects and once living beings.
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dumb down »
To become simpler in expression or content; to become unacceptably simplistic.
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fair to middling »
Only tolerably good.
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fight a losing battle »
To try to do something so difficult that it will probably end in failure.
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guilty as sin »
Unquestionably guilty.
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hair-splitting »
The act of finding exceedingly small differences which are probably neither important nor noticeable to most people.
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hair-splittingly »
With exceedingly small differences which are probably neither important nor noticeable to most people.
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hand in hand »
Naturally, ordinarily or predictably together; commonly having a correlation or relationship.
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high on the hog »
Well off; living comfortably or extravagantly.
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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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if the shoe fits »
If it has all of the characteristics of a thing, it probably is that thing.
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in a pig's eye »
Very unlikely; probably never.
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in spades »
To excess, a lot, considerably; without restraint.
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into thin air »
Immediately and inexplicably out of sight.
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last minute »
Point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.
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nervous hit »
A production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.
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not bad »
Reasonably good.
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on end »
Remarkably long; continuously.
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point out »
To identify with a bodily gesture, notably by pointing a finger or implement.
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powers that be »
The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially as seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.
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put across »
To explain or state something clearly and understandably.
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run around after »
To spend a lot of time doing things for another person or group of people. Often used when that person could reasonably do the things for themselves.
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run for one's money »
A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.
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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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