a golden key can open any door »
Sufficient money can accomplish anything.
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a picture paints a thousand words »
A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.1971, David Gates (of Bread), If, from Manna album:If a picture paints a thousand wordsThen why can't I paint you;The words will never showThe you I've come to know.1989, Alan Kay, quoted in K?o-tung Huang, Timothy D. Huang, Introduction to Chinese, Japanese and Korean Computing, World Scientific, ISBN 9971506645, p. 9:Most human beings, no matter how familiar they are with abstract symbols, respond to voice and images better than written language. In other words, A picture paints a thousand words.2006, Paul Shakespeare, Building a Dune Buggy: The Essential Manual, ISBN 1904788734, p. 52:See accompanying diagram: a picture paints a thousand words, and all that!
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a stopped clock is right twice a day »
A normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.
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abide by »
To accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce; as, to abide by an award.
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accident of birth »
Reference to the fact that various benefits or detriments to the life of a person arise from the circumstances into which that person was born, these being entirely beyond his control.
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accident waiting to happen »
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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according to »
According to him, every person was to be bought. - Thomas Babington Macaulay.
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according to »
According to the directions, the glue takes 24 hours to dry.
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according to »
Based on what is said or stated.
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according to »
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
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according to »
Our zeal should be according to knowledge. - Thomas Sprat.
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according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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add up »
To accumulate; to amount to.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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all in a day's work »
A nonchalant dismissal of a significant accomplishment.
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all's fair in love and war »
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.
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allow for »
To take into account when making plans.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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ballpark figure »
An educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.
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bawl out »
To have a serious argument accompanied with shouting.
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be had up »
To be accused of, or arrested for a criminal act.
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beat up »
To feel badly guilty and accuse oneself over something. Usually followed by over.
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beggars can't be choosers »
(proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts.
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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below the belt »
Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.
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bite the bullet »
To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to continue moving forward.
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bitter pill »
Something unpleasant that must be accepted or endured.
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board up »
To block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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bridge »
A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
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bring about »
To accomplish, achieve.
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bring it on »
Used to indicate one's willingness to accept a challenge, confront a threat, etc.
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bring it weak »
To fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".
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bring owls to Athens »
Perhaps we have not been sufficiently aware that talking about access and its implications in Scandinavia is like bringing owls to Athens. — Herbert Burkert.
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broad shoulders »
The ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.
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build up »
To accumulate, to pile up.
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bum rap »
A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
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burn rubber »
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.
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busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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by one's lights »
According to one's understanding.
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by oneself »
Alone; without assistance, accompaniment, or help from others.
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carry a tune »
To produce music, especially to sing, with accurate pitch.
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cast the first stone »
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing that one is blameless.
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cast up one's accounts »
To vomit.
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catch-as-catch-can »
A. 1681, John Fryer, Richard Chiswell, Robert Roberts, Robert White, A New Account of East-India and Persia, in Eight Letters, Being Nine Years Travels, Begun 1672 and Finished 1681.
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chalk up to »
To attribute or account for something.
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city slicker »
One accustomed to a city or urban lifestyle or unsuited to life in the country.
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clock up »
To accumulate a large amount of time.
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clock up »
To accumulate a large distance.
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close shave »
A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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come across »
To find, usually by accident.
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come along »
To accompany.
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come around »
To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.
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come to terms »
To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.
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come unstuck »
To get into trouble, to have an accident or mishap, to go off the rails.
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cook the books »
To manipulate accounting information, esp. illegally, by a corporation.
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cotton to »
To like; approve of, accept, or tolerate.
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cross the line »
To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.
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crown jewels »
The jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy. I.e., crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.
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cut one's coat according to one's cloth »
Live according to your means.
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don't shoot the messenger »
The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news.
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dumb down »
To become simpler in expression or content; to become unacceptably simplistic.
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eat up »
To accept or believe entirely, immediately, and without questioning.
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evil twin »
A rogue wireless access point installed near a legitimate one for purposes of eavesdropping or phishing.
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face the music »
To accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
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facts on the ground »
A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.
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fall between two stools »
To attempt two tasks and fail at both, when either one could have been accomplished singly.
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fall in with »
To accept a set of generally agreed rules, or a suggestion.
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feather in one's cap »
An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.
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feed a cold, starve a fever »
Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.
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flash in the pan »
A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.
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four-on-the-floor »
Characterised by a steady, uniformly accented beat with a 4/4 time signature.
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garbage in, garbage out »
(computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"
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get at »
gain access to
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get in »
To enter a place; to gain access.
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get one's foot in the door »
To initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.
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give and take »
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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go along for the ride »
To accompany someone passively, or to take a passive role in a project.
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go along with »
To comply with something, even if reluctantly; to accept or tolerate.
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go down »
To be received or accepted.
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go in off »
To pot the cue ball accidentally after hitting the object ball.
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go too far »
To exceed an unstated limit, especially a limit of acceptable behaviour.
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go with the flow »
To act as others are acting, conforming to common behavior patterns with an attitude of calm acceptance.
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God helps those who help themselves »
Fortune comes to those who make a genuine effort to accomplish things.
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gun it »
To accelerate or speed up quickly or suddenly.
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have it made »
To have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty; to have achieved a lifestyle characterized by good fortune and comfort.
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hold someone's feet to the fire »
To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.
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hole in one »
Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.
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home is where you hang your hat »
Rather than feeling nostalgic or sentimental, one should simply accept any place where one happens to reside as one's home.1948, Ruth L. Yorck, "D.P.
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hot spot »
dangerous place; accident place
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in for a penny, in for a pound »
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof; accepting that one must
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in order »
In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body.
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in unity there is strength »
More can be accomplished by a team with a common goal, than individuals.
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inside job »
A crime or other illicit action committed by or with the help of someone either employed by the victim or entrusted with access to the victim's affairs and premises.
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it is what it is »
This circumstance is simply a fact and must be accepted or dealt with as it exists.
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jack up »
To raise, increase, or accelerate; often said of prices, fees, or rates. See also jack up the price.
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jump at »
To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
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jump at the chance »
To immediately accept an offer.
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keep away from »
To deny access to.
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kernel of truth »
A core accuracy at the heart of a claim or narrative which also contains dubious or fictitious elements.
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kick off »
To force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.
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kill the messenger »
To blame a problem on whoever reported it; to hold somebody accountable a problem because he/she brought attention to it.
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knock down »
To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.
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lay rubber »
To accelerate so rapidly from standstill that it leaves a mark of burnt rubber on the road from the tire.
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let slip »
To divulge a secret, as by accident or mistake.
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life's a bitch »
An expression of acceptance of misfortune.1950, Joy Davidman, Weeping Bay, page 184:She'd have been willing enough to use them, poor dead little bitch. Life's a bitch. Life's a bad joke.
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like it or lump it »
To accept a situation whether one agrees with it or not.
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line one's pockets »
To accumulate personal wealth, especially in an illegal or morally objectionable manner.
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log out »
To exit an account in a computer system so that it doesn't recognize you until you log in again.
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long shot »
Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.
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lose the plot »
To have one's results decline severely in quality or suddenly fall below an acceptable standard, especially when compared to past excellence.
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lump it »
To endure, accept, put up with a situation one does not like.
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make quick work of »
To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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memory lane »
A set of recollections available to be reviewed, especially accompanied by a feeling of nostalgia.
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money talks »
It is easier to accomplish goals using money instead of just talk.
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mum's the word »
The accompanying facts are a secret, not to be divulged.
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near miss »
narrowly avoided accident
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new school »
A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.
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no dice »
An unacceptable alternative.
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no smoke without fire »
Indicative of the fact that gossip or accusations are often substantiated by fact.
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nothing to sneeze at »
Not bad; decent; acceptable; worthwhile.
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off the mark »
Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
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old hat »
Something widely or long practiced, known, or accepted; something conventional.
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on accident »
Accidentally; not intentionally; because of error, misfortune, or lack of caution.
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on high »
"According to those on high there is no global warming".
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on the same wavelength »
In rapport or complete accord.
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on the straight and narrow »
Honest; proceeding according to rules and plans.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind »
A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..
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one-hit wonder »
A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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out of one's league »
In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
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out of reach »
Inaccessible or unattainable.
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out of sight »
Not accessible to view.
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pan out »
To succeed; to proceed according to plan; to result or end up.
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park the car in Harvard Yard »
A sentence used to illustrate that the Boston accent is non-rhotic; typically pronounced "pahk the cah in Hahvad Yahd".
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part and parcel »
An integral or essential piece; that which must be done or accepted as part of something else.
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pay for »
To be punished or held accountable for.
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peel out »
To start abruptly from a standing stop, accelerating rapidly, especially so as to produce skid marks.
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pi%C3%A8ce de r%C3%A9sistance »
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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pick up speed »
accelerate
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pick up the tab »
To accept a charge and pay for it, especially at a bar or restaurant.
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piece de resistance »
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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pile up »
To collect or accumulate, as a backlog.
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pile-up »
A traffic accident or collision involving multiple vehicles.
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pinch and a punch for the first of the month »
Said the first day of a new month, accompanied by a pinch and a punch to the victim.
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play fast and loose »
To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.
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play it by ear »
To play a song according to how it sounds, rather than from a written score.
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point the finger »
To accuse; to direct or imply blame.
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point the finger at »
To accuse or blame.
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pot calling the kettle black »
A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.
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pronunciamiento »
A military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century. They received this designation because coups were usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.
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pull the other leg »
In imperative/precative form, used to imply that the speaker does not accept or believe what another has just said.
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put one's foot down »
To make a car go faster, accelerate.
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put something into perspective »
To compare with something similar to give a clearer, more accurate idea.
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put the hammer down »
To drive quickly; to step on the accelerator.
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put words in somebody's mouth »
To attribute to somebody something he or she did not say; to claim inaccurately that somebody said or intended something.
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rain check »
In social interactions, a polite way to turn down an invitation, with the implication one is simply postponing it and that another time would be acceptable.
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reckon for »
To answer for; to pay the account for.
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reckon with »
To settle accounts with or to settle claims with.
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reckon with »
To take into account.
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right as rain »
Correct; factually accurate.
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rules are made to be broken »
it is acceptable to break rules.
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rules OK »
To be popularly accepted, or supported by the general majority of people.
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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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run up »
To accumulate a debt.
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said and done »
Agreed to and accomplished or finished.
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screw back »
To cue the cue ball in such a way as to impart backspin. On impact, the ball will follow a reverse trajectory according to the spin.
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sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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set in one's ways »
Driven by habit; inclined or determined to continue according to one's custom or established preferences.
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set the Thames on fire »
To achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.
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settle for »
To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.
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sex up »
To make more palatable or acceptable to the general public; to improve the image or perception.
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shoot the messenger »
To blame a problem on whoever reported it; to hold somebody accountable a problem because he/she brought attention to it.
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shotgun approach »
An approach in which the subject is indiscriminate and haphazard, using breadth, spread, or quantity in lieu of accuracy, planning, etc.
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sign in »
To take some action to access a secured program or web page on a computer; to log in.
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sit still »
To accept, tolerate, or acquiesce.
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smoke like a chimney »
To smoke tobacco frequently.
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smooth operator »
A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.
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soft touch »
A person or group which is sympathetic, accommodating, easily overcome, or easily persuaded, especially one which loans or readily gives money to another.
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spare tire »
Excess weight or fat accumulated near the waist.
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special needs »
Needs for special care, services or accommodations.
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speed up »
To accelerate, to increase speed.
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spill over »
To enter into another zone by way of accident or overcrowding; to overflow.
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squirrel away »
To stash or hide; to hoard, collect, save, or accumulate; to create a reserve, stash, or hoard of some supply, so as to recall a squirrel's burying of nuts.
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steal somebody's thunder »
To detract from somebody's accomplishments or glory; to undermine.
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step on it »
To drive fast; to step on the accelerator.
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step up »
accelerate
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stumble across »
To discover or find something by accident.
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stumble on »
To discover or find something by accident.
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stumble upon »
To discover or find something by accident.
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success has many fathers, failure is an orphan »
Many will seek credit for success, few will accept responsibility for failure.
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swan song »
A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.
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tag along »
To accompany, join, or follow; to go with.
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tag team »
Two or more people or groups acting alternately to accomplish some task.
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take a bow »
To accept applause at the end of a performance in a theatre. Often this includes actually bowing to the audience.
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take a joke »
To accept a joke at one's expense.
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take into account »
Or pay attention to; to notice.
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take it or leave it »
It is said when a situation has to be accepted without change.
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take kindly »
To accept or condone.
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take one's time »
To take more time to do something than is considered acceptable.
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take sitting down »
To tolerate, accept, or acquiesce; to take no action.
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take something in stride »
To cope with something without much effort; to accept or manage something well.
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take things as they come »
To accept and deal with events as they occur, with a composed state of mind.
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take to task »
To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.
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take up the gauntlet »
To accept a challenge.
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that's the way life is »
That is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything [1], page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption [2], ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.
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the terrorists will have won »
Phrase used following a description of an activity to indicate that if that activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, an which is an unacceptable result.
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there's no accounting for taste »
When it comes to subjective matters of taste, people have wildly different opinions.Disagreements about matters of taste can't be objectively resolved.
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thin end of the wedge »
Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.
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throw dirt enough, and some will stick »
If enough allegations are made about someone or something, then even if they are all untrue, people's opinion of the person or thing will be diminished.1759, John Wesley, letter to John Downes, Rector of St. Michael's, Wood Street, read at Wesley Center Online at [1] on 14 Oct 06.I hope...that you are ignorant of the whole affair, and are so bold only because you are blind...And blind enough; so that you blunder on through thick and thin, bespattering all that come in your way, according to the old, laudable maxim, 'Throw dirt enough, and some will stick.'1857, Thomas Hughes, Tom Brown's Schooldays, read at fullbooks.com on 14 Oct 06,But whatever harm a spiteful tongue could do them, he took care should be done. Only throw dirt enough, and some will stick.1864, John Henry Newman, Apologia Pro Vita Sua, Penguin Classics (1994), p. 10,Archbishop Whately used to say
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throw down »
To accomplish or produce something in a grand, respectable, or successful manner; to "represent".
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw off »
To introduce errors or inaccuracies; to skew.
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tip one's hand »
In card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand.
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to hand »
accessible
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too big for one's britches »
Disturbingly confident, unacceptably cocky.
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travel iron »
holiday accessory
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turf war »
A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.
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turn the other cheek »
To accept a punishment or an injury and not act out revenge or retaliate.
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twiddle one's thumbs »
To wait or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.
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up to scratch »
Sufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality.
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up to snuff »
Adequate; of acceptable or quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.
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up-and-coming »
Emerging; aspiring; improving; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.
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used to »
Accustomed to; in the habit of.
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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water under the bridge »
Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander »
If something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another.
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wide of the mark »
Inaccurate.
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yellow journalism »
Material published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
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