actions speak louder than words »
It is more effective to act directly than to speak of action.
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bang for the buck »
Efficiency; cost-effectiveness; value.
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basket case »
One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress.
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cooking with gas »
Now doing something in an effective way.
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cut it »
To suffice; to be effective or successful.
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cut the mustard »
To suffice; to be good or effective enough.
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fire on all cylinders »
To operate as effectively as possible.
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has-been »
A formerly popular or influential person whose popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline. Typically said of professionals or celebrities whose primary success is behind them.
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less is more »
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieres
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long shot »
Something unlikely; something that has little chance of happening or working. The term arose from the accuracy of early ship guns, which were effective only at close range and unlikely to hit the mark at any great distance.
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managerial inbreeding »
Bad management, caused by managers making poor selection choices in recruitment, rewards, and promotions of the staff that report to them, leading to another generation of managers who lack the necessary skill sets to reward and promote the most effective staff.
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no great shakes »
Unexceptional; not special or noteworthy; not very effective.
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no screaming hell »
Something that is not particularly effective or impressive; something that is below expectations.
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one-man band »
An organisation or business that is effectively run by only one person.
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peashooter »
Any small or ineffective gun.
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