April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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bite me »
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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blow off »
To shoot something with a gun, causing it to come disconnected.
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break in the case »
A new discovery in a case.
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catch out »
To discover or expose as fake or insincere.
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come on »
To encounter, discover; to come upon.
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come out »
To be discovered, be revealed.
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dig up »
To discover something by digging; to unearth.
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down in the mouth »
Sad or discouraged, especially as indicated by one's facial appearance.
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end of the line »
Final cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.
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eureka moment »
The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.
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figure out »
To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.
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find out »
To discover, as by asking or exploring.
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five-finger discount »
Theft or pilferage, typically of a small item; shoplifting.
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golden handcuffs »
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.
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