age before beauty »
A phrase said to allow older people to go before younger ones.
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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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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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avant la lettre »
An example of a term before the term was coined. Describing a term used anachronistically.
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baptism by fire »
A trying ordeal that was not experienced before.
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beat somebody to the punch »
To do something before somebody else is able to.
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beauty sleep »
Sleep before midnight, on the belief that early sleep hours conduce to health and beauty.[1].
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before you can say Jack Robinson »
Very quickly. Quicker than you expect.
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blind date »
A romantic meeting between two people who have never met before.
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bros before hoes »
(US, informal) A man should prioritize his male friends over his girlfriend or wife.
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bros before hos »
Alternative spelling of bros before hoes.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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carry on »
To continue or proceed as before.
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cast pearls before swine »
To give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate it.
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catch out »
To put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.
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