big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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bleep out »
To censor inappropriate spoken words by obscuring them with the sound of a bleep.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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born in a barn »
Engaging in the annoying behavior of inappropriately, and usually neglectfully, leaving open a door or window.
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cradle robber »
A person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger or who employs or otherwise engages a young person for a purpose inappropriate for his or her age.
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cut out »
Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.
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due course »
Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence.
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f** with »
To mess with; to interact with in a careless or inappropriate way.
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go for »
To be equally valid or appropriate.
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gut factor »
Feelings about what feels right or wrong, good or bad. An inner persuasion that one may feel convinced is the appropriate decision.
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hit the spot »
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
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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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in line »
Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
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in one's element »
In a situation which is entirely appropriate or familiar.
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in order »
Appropriate, worthwhile.
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make light of »
To regard without due seriousness; to joke or disregard inappropriately.
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nod off »
To fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.
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off the mark »
Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
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off-the-wall »
Greatly inappropriate.
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out of line »
Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.
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out of order »
Inappropriate or unsuitable.
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out of place »
Not in the proper situation or arrangement, or inappropriate for the circumstances.
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play fast and loose »
To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.
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rob the cradle »
To use a young person for a purpose inappropriate to his or her age.
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swallow one's pride »
To set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.
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take over »
To appropriate something without permission.
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talk out of turn »
To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.
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there's no time like the present »
Now (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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turn a phrase »
To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.
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two wrongs don't make a right »
(ethics) A wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action.1915, William MacLeod Raine, The Highgrader, ch. 15:"But when it comes to taking what belongs to another
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up to snuff »
Adequate; of acceptable or quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.
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watch one's mouth »
In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.
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who's 'she', the cat's mother%3F »
A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their name when appropriate.
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