all things come to those who wait »
(dated) A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.
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ask out »
To invite somebody, especially on a date.
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blind date »
A romantic meeting between two people who have never met before.
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caucus race »
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, esp. presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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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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date with destiny »
An inevitable future event or encounter, especially one which is likely to be momentous.
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dead as a dodo »
That has become out of date.
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devil's advocate »
A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.
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does Macy's tell Gimbel's »
(US, dated, colloquial, rhetorical question) A rhetorical question with the implied answer being that competitors do not share business secrets with one another.
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double Dutch »
A date where both man and woman pay for their portion of the bill.
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fall apart »
To break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state.
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final cut »
A group, after a selection process getting rid of other candidates.
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go blue »
Of states and counties, to be carried by a Democratic candidate in a given U.S. election.
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go out with »
Date, be involved in a romantic relationship with.
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go red »
Of states or counties, to be carried by a Republican candidate in a given U.S. election.
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hunger is a good sauce »
(dated) Being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food.1854, Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman, Punch, Vol. XXVI, Punch Publications Ltd., page 74:His bread and cheese were somewhat dry, to be sure; his ale had become flat, and considerably warmer than was desirable; but hunger is a good sauce, and thirst is not particular.
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in the loop »
Informed; up to date; current; part of the discussion.
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in the running »
Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
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keep somebody posted »
To inform or to keep somebody up to date.
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knock up »
In the morning as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
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make the cut »
To succeed; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
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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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out of date »
Not current, outmoded, out of style, or too old to be used.
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out of the loop »
Not informed up to date; current; not kept part of the discussion.
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play the field »
To date more than one person at the same time.
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rain check »
To provide a service at a later date.
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sell-by date »
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
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sell-by date »
Used to indicate that something, or someone, is old and out of date.
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shit or get off the pot »
To choose between taking action now, or foregoing the opportunity until a later date.
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shoo-in »
A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.
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shore up »
To strengthen, reinforce, or consolidate.
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step out »
To date, to be in a romantic relationship.
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to date »
Until now; until the present time.
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up-to-date »
Current; recent; the latest.
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up-to-date »
Informed about the latest news or developments.
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