a rolling stone gathers no moss »
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.A person who does not keep active will grow mouldy.
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add fuel to the fire »
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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all set »
Ready; prepared.
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am I right or am I right »
Rhetorical question from somebody who has stated what they consider to be an unassailable truth.
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apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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are your ears burning »
Said of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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ask out »
To invite somebody, especially on a date.
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at arm's length »
At a distance, away from one's body.
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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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back-to-back »
With one's back facing somebody else's back.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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bawdy basket »
The twenty-third rank of canters, who carry pins, tape, ballads, and obscene books to sell, but live mostly by stealing.
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beat somebody to the punch »
To do something before somebody else is able to.
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