ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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be in a spot of bother »
To have a slight problem, to be in a predicament.
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between a rock and a hard place »
Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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bread and butter »
That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
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cross the aisle »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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cross the floor »
Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.
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cross the floor »
To vote against one's own political party in parliament.
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deep down »
Fundamentally; in essence; in reality; really.
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first among equals »
In the British and other parliamentary systems, a term used to describe the relationship of the prime minister to the other members of the cabinet.
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flower »
Typically including sepals, petals, stamens, and ovaries; often conspicuously colourful.
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from the ground up »
From the beginning; starting with the basics, foundation, or fundamentals.
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golden rule »
A fundamental rule or principle.
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in the same boat »
In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
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kettle of fish »
An awkward situation; a predicament.
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lay the groundwork »
To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.
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make amends »
To repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.
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nuts and bolts »
The basic, inner workings of something; the fundamentals or basics; that which makes something operate, on a basic level.
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old testament »
part of the bible
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paint oneself into a corner »
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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pin tuck »
narrow ornamental fold
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plead the fifth »
To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.
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plus »
(literally) The more it changes, the more it's the same thing (sometimes loosely translated as the more things change, the more they stay the same).Although the outward appearance may change, fundamentals are constant.
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put one foot in front of the other »
To walk, decomposed to stress the fundamentality of the task.
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rediscover fire »
To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.
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through and through »
Completely; entirely; fundamentally.
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white elephant »
An ornament etc that is unwanted or is a financial burden; an unprofitable investment.
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