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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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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bitter pill »
Something unpleasant that must be accepted or endured.
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go down »
To be received or accepted.
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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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old hat »
Something widely or long practiced, known, or accepted; something conventional.
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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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rules OK »
To be popularly accepted, or supported by the general majority of people.
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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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thin end of the wedge »
Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.
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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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