a life of its own »
An independent existence with some characteristics of life.
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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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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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bridge »
Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit.
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calling card »
An attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.
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common ground »
A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems.
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forked tongue »
The characteristic of deceptiveness; duplicity; untruthfulness.
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hot button »
A central issue, concern or characteristic, especially one that motivates people to make a choice.
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if the shoe fits »
If it has all of the characteristics of a thing, it probably is that thing.
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middle of nowhere »
Nowhere; any place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.
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mixed bag »
By extension, a group of entities with few characteristics in common; an assortment.
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mixed bag »
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
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mouth of a sailor »
The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.
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