all in all »
everything considered
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be-all and end-all »
Something considered to be of the utmost importance; something essential or ultimate.
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beyond the pale »
Describing behaviour that is considered to be outside the bounds of morality, good behaviour or judgement in civilised company.
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brain fart »
Something ill-considered and said or done impulsively.
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bring off »
To succeed in doing something considered to be very difficult.
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change horses in midstream »
To change plans or approaches at an inopportune time, such as when an effort is already underway, generally considered an inadvisable thing to do.
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chump change »
A sum of money considered to be insignificant.
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chump change »
An amount of remuneration, reward, or other monetary recompense considered to be insultingly small.
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come of age »
To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult.
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crying shame »
A situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.
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dark horse »
A candidate who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
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dirty word »
A word that is considered vulgar, not necessarily sexual in nature.
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dumb down »
To convey some subject matter in simple terms, avoiding technical or academic language, especially in a way that is considered condescending.
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fourth estate »
Journalism or journalists considered as a group; the Press.
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go off half-cocked »
To take a premature or ill-considered action.
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gold standard »
A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.
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grunt work »
That is considered undesirable and therefore delegated to underlings.
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in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king »
Among others with a disadvantage or disability, the one with the mildest disadvantage or disability is regarded as the greatest.Even someone without much talent or ability is considered special by those with no talent or ability at all.
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it's about time »
Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer considered to be long overdue.
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jump the shark »
To undergo a storyline development which is so ridiculous that previous quality is considered to have been lost.
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just deserts »
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
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loose end »
A small job that needs to be done, or minor problem that needs to be resolved, before a task can be considered complete.
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low blow »
A rhetorical attack that is considered unfair or unscrupulous.
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monkey business »
An activity that is considered silly, or stupid, or time-wasting.
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monkey business »
An activity that may be considered illegal, questionable, or a vice, but not felonious.
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off-color »
Considered dirty, vulgar or obscene.
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Old Fart »
An elderly person who holds views that are considered old-fashioned.
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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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one in the eye for »
An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
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piece of ass »
A very attractive woman, when considered as a sex object.
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real men don't eat quiche »
(aphorism, humorous) The stereotypical man does not do things that are considered effeminate, as to do so would imply they are effeminate.
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red tape »
A derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming.
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scissorbill »
Someone considered contemptible or foolish.
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take one's time »
To take more time to do something than is considered acceptable.
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take the Michael »
Alternative form of take the mickey, usually considered more polite.
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the end justifies the means »
Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can only be considered morally right or wrong by virtue of the morality of the outcome.
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unwashed masses »
Of people who are considered by someone to be somehow uneducated, uninformed, godless, or in some other way unqualified for inclusion in the speaker's elite circles.
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