a golden key can open any door »
Sufficient money can accomplish anything.
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all in a day's work »
A nonchalant dismissal of a significant accomplishment.
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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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bring about »
To accomplish, achieve.
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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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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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fall between two stools »
To attempt two tasks and fail at both, when either one could have been accomplished singly.
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feather in one's cap »
An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.
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flash in the pan »
A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.
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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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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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hole in one »
Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.
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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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make quick work of »
To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.
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money talks »
It is easier to accomplish goals using money instead of just talk.
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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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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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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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pi%C3%A8ce de r%C3%A9sistance »
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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piece de resistance »
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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said and done »
Agreed to and accomplished or finished.
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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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steal somebody's thunder »
To detract from somebody's accomplishments or glory; to undermine.
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swan song »
A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.
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tag team »
Two or more people or groups acting alternately to accomplish some task.
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throw down »
To accomplish or produce something in a grand, respectable, or successful manner; to "represent".
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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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