according to »
Our zeal should be according to knowledge. - Thomas Sprat.
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acknowledge the corn »
To cop a plea; to admit to a small error but not a larger one.
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agree to disagree »
To tolerate each other's opinion and stop arguing; to acknowledge that an agreement will not be reached.
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as far as one knows »
To the best of one's knowledge.
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at stake »
In danger; hazarded; pledged; at risk.
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be on the edge of one's seat »
To be in suspense; to wait eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.
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been there, done that »
An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.
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behind somebody's back »
Without somebody's knowledge; secretly.
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bird in the bosom »
A secret pledge that one makes for another.
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bleeding edge »
Something very current, or modern where there may actually be a hazard or risk in using it, such as with potentially unstable software. The term relates to a sword.
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bone up »
To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.
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bridge »
An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
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carry off »
Knowledge, confidence, or familiarity.
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cut in »
When painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.
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cutting edge »
The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.
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cutting edge »
The sharp edge of the blade of a knife.
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double-edged sword »
A benefit that is also a liability, or that carries some significant but non-obvious cost or risk.
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edge out »
To win in a contest or a game by a narrow margin of victory.
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emperor's new clothes »
Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.
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flat-earther »
A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
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full-fledged »
Having all its feathers; able to fly.
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full-fledged »
Having full qualification, credentials or preparation; entire; real.
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give the devil his due »
To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
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give the time of day »
To acknowledge somebody; to give somebody any respect or attention.
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go through the mill »
To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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hedge one's bets »
To place bets with a third party in order to offset potential losses.
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hedge one's bets »
To reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.
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hold that thought »
Used to acknowledge that one's attention needs to be diverted from what an speaker was saying.
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hot on »
Knowledgeable about.
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ignorance is bliss »
Lack of knowledge results in happinessSometime you are more comfortable if you dont know something.
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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know like the back of one's hand »
To be intimately knowledgeable about something, especially a place.
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knowledge is power »
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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look what the cat's dragged in »
Used as an ironic acknowledgement of someone's arrival, especially to imply that they are unwelcome or disagreeable in some way.
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make someone's teeth itch »
To bother or unsettle a person; to put someone on edge.
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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not be able to get a word in edgeways »
To be unable to say a single word because of someone else's talkativeness.
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nugget of truth »
January 2008, Chicago Tribune - Clinton's Hispanic edge over Obama.
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of course »
Acknowledges the validity of the associated phrase.
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on edge »
Tense, nervous or irritable.
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own up »
To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt. Often used with to.
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party to »
Privy to; having knowledge of.
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pick somebody's brain »
To seek information from someone knowledgeable; to ask questions of someone.
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play dumb »
To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.
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rake »
The sloped edge of a roof at or adjacent to the first or last rafter.
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rough around the edges »
In need of refinement; unsophisticated.
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rule of thumb »
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.
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shoot off at the mouth »
Don't let [presidential press secretary Ron] Ziegler shoot off at the mouth without our knowledge.
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shot in the dark »
A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge.
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stand corrected »
Said to acknowledge someone who corrects something that one says or writes that was not correct.
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take a shot in the dark »
To try on something without having any knowledge about the subject.
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talk like an apothecary »
To use hard or gallipot words: from the assumed gravity and affectation of knowledge generally put on by the gentlemen of this profession, who are commonly as superficial in their learning as they are pedantic in their language.
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talk the talk »
Speak like an expert, claim to be knowledgeable about something.
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talk through one's hat »
To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.
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thin edge of the wedge »
Beginning; opening; precedent.
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thin end of the wedge »
Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.
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tip of the hat »
A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude.
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tip one's hat »
To acknowledge or show respect; to honor.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of a hit.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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verge on »
To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.
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what do I know »
Implies that a statement is based on a guess or assumption rather than on knowledge or evidence.
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whistle in the dark »
To speak of something despite having little knowledge of it.
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