We've found 12 phrases for development (0.116 seconds):
developments »
A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.
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developments »
Plural form of development.
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hothouse »
An environment in which growth or development is encouraged; a hotbed.
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in the making »
In development; in the process of being made.
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it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings »
There are more developments yet to come.
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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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one step forward, two steps back »
A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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pave the way »
To make future development easier.
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stop the presses »
An imperative form used to introduce especially new, important, surprising, or recent developments.
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up-to-date »
Informed about the latest news or developments.
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watch this space »
An indication that a development will follow.
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