a camel is a horse designed by a committee »
An expression critical of committees
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a man's home is his castle »
(US) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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act out »
To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.
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ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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an Englishman's home is his castle »
(UK) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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been there, done that, bought the T-shirt »
Expresses the speaker's complete familiarity with a situation, with overtones of cynicism or exhaustion.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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bite me »
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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blue note »
Notes added to the major scale for expressive quality in jazz and blues music, particularly the flatted third, fifth and seventh.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.
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bugger off »
An expression of disagreement or disbelief.
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call 'em as one sees 'em »
To candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.
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catbird seat »
Expression used to describe an enviable position, often one of great advantage.
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ceterum censeo »
A formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.
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che sara sara »
Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1892 March 17, Cigarette,
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