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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old school »
Characteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.
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on steroids »
To a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
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one-trick pony »
A person or group noteworthy for only a single achievement, skill, or characteristic.
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out of one's league »
In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
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potty mouth »
The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.
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run through »
To pervade, of a quality that is characteristic of a group, organisation, or system.
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serpentine »
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.
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sharp tongue »
The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.
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warts and all »
Of 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.
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