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15 minutes of fameA very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.Rate it:

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answer on a postcardTo give a brief answer or opinion.Rate it:

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black-on-blackA description of the colors of an automobile .Rate it:

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in and outsexual intercourse, especially a brief one.Rate it:

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quick-and-dirtyOf or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.Rate it:

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smoke and mirrorsA deceptive, fraudulent, or unconvincing explanation or description.Rate it:

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thirsty thursdayA Thursday description when adding an adult drink to the mix is a good idea.Rate it:

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a 'lotta baloney'Depression Expression judging a statement, assertion or a description as being much similar as slices of 'bologna':Rate it:

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black-on-blackA description of the colors of an automobile.Rate it:

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catch sight ofto see for a brief period; to get a glimpse ofRate it:

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short and sweetA direct and brief communication.Rate it:

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a picture paints a thousand wordsA visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.Rate it:

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look-inA brief visit.Rate it:

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Africae situm paucis exponereto give a brief exposition of the geography of Africa.Rate it:

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all sizzle and no steakA thing or person which fails to measure up to its description or advanced promotion.Rate it:

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check upTo verify through brief investigation or examination; to revisit for assurance that there are no problems.Rate it:

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deniquein short; to be brief.Rate it:

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dicendo augere, amplificare aliquid (opp. dicendo extenuare aliquid)to lend lustre to a subject by one's description.Rate it:

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elegantia orationistasteful description.Rate it:

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fifteen minutes of fameA very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.Rate it:

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finest hourA point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished, admirable, or effective set of actions is performed.Rate it:

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Flash in the PanSomething or someone getting success for a brief time, a person failed to maintain his earlier reputationRate it:

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Forty WinksTo take some sleep for shorter period of time, a brief napRate it:

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go off on oneTo launch into an animated diatribe, or passionate description or explanation of something.Rate it:

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have its momentsTo experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.Rate it:

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have one's momentsTo experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.Rate it:

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if the shoe fits, wear itIf a description fits something, then it is probably true and the subject of the comment should consider that the comment is probably true. Now more often than not, we simply say "If the shoe fits" without the "wear it" after it.Rate it:

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it’s a doozyA description of an unusual or unexpected experience or realization.Rate it:

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make an appearanceTo turn up to an event for a brief moment.Rate it:

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meat and potatoesnormal, average, typical, unexceptional, or nondescript in descriptionRate it:

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moment in the sunA brief instance in which an otherwise obscure, unremarkable, or humble person draws attention.Rate it:

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ne multa, quid plura? sed quid opus est plura?in short; to be brief.Rate it:

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nip slipThe brief accidental exposure of a woman's breast, usually partially and on the side.Rate it:

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pen pictureA written description, often biographical.Rate it:

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propose a toastAn introductory phrase, preceding a brief accolade to someone or something, after which all present ceremonially sip their champagne (or dump their beverage on the floor to express disagreement.)Rate it:

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reap the harvestMy plan for this quarter is to concentrate upon one main item in our brief catalog and hope to reap a harvest from this thrust!Rate it:

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shit holeA negative description of a physical place; a decaying democrat-run municipality.Rate it:

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short and sweetEfficiently brief in duration, especially when referring to an unpleasant task.Rate it:

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slip outTo go out for a brief moment; pop outRate it:

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swing byTo pay a brief, informal visit.Rate it:

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the terrorists will have wonPhrase used following a description of an activity to indicate that if that activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, an which is an unacceptable result.Rate it:

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une image vaut mille motsUne représentation graphique est plus souvent parlante qu'une description.Rate it:

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ut brevi comprehendamin short; to be brief.Rate it:

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ut brevi praecīdamin short; to be brief.Rate it:

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ut paucis (brevi, breviter) complectarin short; to be brief.Rate it:

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ut paucis (rem) absolvamin short; to be brief.Rate it:

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warts and allOf or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.Rate it:

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whistle-stopA brief stop on a campaign tour to make a speech or perform some other type of public electioneeringRate it:

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whistle-stop train tourAny travel that's quick and with only brief pauses.Rate it:

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whistle-stop train tourA tour in a political campaign that makes many brief stops in small communities.Rate it:

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