above the law »
Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
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apply oneself »
To put forth a concerted effort; to try; to focus.
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buckle down »
To put forth the needed effort; to focus; become serious; apply oneself.
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God works in mysterious ways »
Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...
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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail »
With limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.
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lean on »
To apply pressure on.
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lion »
A large cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
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make up »
To apply cosmetics or makeup.
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put in »
To apply, request, or submit.
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put one's mind to it »
To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.
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rub in »
To apply by rubbing.
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throw the book at »
To apply the harshest possible punishment to.
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