a cold day in Hell »
An event that will never happen.
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all hell breaks loose »
Vi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.
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all hell broke loose »
A great disaster happened or chaos ensued.
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all hollow »
Common misspelling of all hallow.
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all over hell's half acre »
All over the place; everywhere.
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all very well »
All right, to a certain extent.
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all very well »
True, as far as it goes.
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all well and good »
Basically good, but with some shortcoming or limitation.
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all's well that ends well »
Problems do not matter if things turn out well in the end.
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as well »
In addition; also.
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as well »
To the same effect.
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ask my arse »
A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.
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auction off »
To sell something at an auction.
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baggage »
In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.
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bale out »
Alternative spelling of bail out.
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bang up »
Excellent.
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bang up cove »
A dashing fellow who spends his money freely.
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bang up job »
Something done very well; something performed above average or better than expected.
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barrel »
The ribs and belly of a horse or pony.
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battle cry »
Something the troops yell out when going to war or battle.
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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 Banaghan »
An Irish saying of one who tells wonderful stories, or of something which is amazing and remarkable.
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beat down »
To haggle someone to sell at a lower price.
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bee's knees »
Something excellent, outstanding.
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bells and whistles »
Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
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belly up »
Dead or defunct.
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brain surgeon »
Someone very intelligent.
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break a leg »
To perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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break new ground »
To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation.
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breakfast of champions »
An ironic appellation for beer, junk food, or other foods implied to be unhealthy.
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bridge »
An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
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broken-hearted »
Alternative spelling of brokenhearted. Feeling depressed, despondent, or hopeless, especially over losing a love.
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bros before hos »
Alternative spelling of bros before hoes.
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bug off »
Used to tell somebody to leave them alone.
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built like a brick shithouse »
Exceptionally well constructed; strong or tough.
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built like a brick shithouse »
Of a person, with an exceptionally well-developed chest.
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built like a tank »
Sturdy; exceptionally well constructed.
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buy straw hats in winter »
Of stocks, to buy when both demand and price is low, sell when demand and price is high.
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buzz off »
Used to tell someone to go away.
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call out »
To yell out; to vocalize audibly; announce.
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catch hell »
Be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.
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catch-as-catch-can »
A. 1681, John Fryer, Richard Chiswell, Robert Roberts, Robert White, A New Account of East-India and Persia, in Eight Letters, Being Nine Years Travels, Begun 1672 and Finished 1681.
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children should be seen and not heard »
Children should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.
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claim to fame »
That for which one has bragging rights; one's reason for being well-known or famous.
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clue in »
To inform, instruct, or tell.
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come hell or high water »
Regardless of the hardships.
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come in »
Of a broadcast, such as radio or television, to have a strong enough signal to be able to be received well.
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come out of one's shell »
To become a naturist. To convert to naturism.
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come out of one's shell »
To reveal one's true self.
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come out of the closet »
To tell others about homosexuality, bisexuality or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.
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company »
In legal context, an entity that manufactures or sells products , or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.
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company »
Nickname for an intelligence service.
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cross my heart »
A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.
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cut out »
Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.
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dead men tell no tales »
Once someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.
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death by spellcheck »
The problems caused by spellcheckers being incapable of correcting most homophone confusions.
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death knell »
A sign or omen foretelling the death or destruction of something.
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death knell »
The tolling of a bell announcing death.
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deep thinker »
A person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.
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diamonds are a girl's best friend »
A statement that suggests, while love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable in the long run.
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does Macy's tell Gimbel's »
(US, dated, colloquial, rhetorical question) A rhetorical question with the implied answer being that competitors do not share business secrets with one another.
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don't cry over spilled milk »
Alternative spelling of don't cry over spilt milk.
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don't shit where you eat »
(idiomatic, vulgar) One should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.1998 April 14, Nelson Navarro, "Ever faithful, ever true," Manila Standard (Philippines) (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):The guiding principle is Don't shit where you eat. Office romances are always destructive of morale and objectivity.2003 Oct. 8, Jonathan Valania, "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Pussy," Philadelphia Weekly (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Limbaugh was scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the NAB convention in, of all places, Philadelphia, thus violating the cardinal law of the animal kingdom: Don't shit where you eat.2006 Sept. 19, Michael Musto, "NY Mirror," Village Voice (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Mitchell refused to indulge in on-set romances with either gender. "You don't shit where you eat," he told me, plainly.
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economical with the truth »
Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.
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estate agent »
property seller
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f**ing hell »
An exclamation of anger.
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f**ing hell »
An exclamation of great surprise.
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fall through »
To be unsuccessful, abort, come to nothing/naught; to be cancelled; not to proceed.
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fancypants »
Alternative spelling of fancy pants. The condition of being overly showy; concerned more about one's reputation than anything else.
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fare thee well »
Goodbye, farewell.
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fat lip »
A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
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feed a cold, starve a fever »
Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.
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feed the dragon »
To buy or sell products labeled as "Made in China.".
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film out »
To transfer images or animation from videotape or digital files to a traditional celluloid film print.
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first class »
excellent
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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fit as a fiddle »
Perfectly fit; in excellent health.
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flutter in the dovecote »
I further argued that the principal cause for the political deadlock that persisted for thirty years after the guns fell silent was Israeli intransigence rather than Arab intransigence. The appearance of the first wave of revisionist studies excited a great deal of interest and controversy in the media and more than a flutter in the academic dovecote. — Israel Confronts Its Past.
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for the hell of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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get along »
To be together or coexist well, without arguments or trouble.
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get along »
To survive; to do well enough.
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gild the lily »
To embellish or improve something unnecessarily; to add superfluous attributes to something.
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give over »
Usually as an imperative. To tell someone to stop molesting, fooling around, or saying silly things. Or sometimes to stop saying flattering things.
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go belly-up »
To die.
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go belly-up »
To fail or fold; especially, to close or shut down a business; to go out of business.
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go jump in the lake »
Used to tell a person that to go away, or that their request will not be met.
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go native »
To adopt the lifestyle or outlook of local inhabitants, especially when dwelling in a colonial region; to become less refined under the influence of a less cultured, more primitive, or simpler social environment.
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go through hell »
To have a miserable experience.
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go through hell »
Winston Churchill.
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God works in mysterious ways »
Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...
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golden hello »
A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.
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good for you »
well done
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good job »
Well done; congratulations!.
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good old boy »
A male friend or chum, especially a schoolmate; a man with an established network of friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a decent, dependable fellow.
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good on you »
An exclamation of encouragement or congratulation; well done.
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guinea pig »
A tailless rodent of the Cavia genus, with short ears and larger than a hamster; the species Cavia porcellus is often kept as a pet.
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harsh one's mellow »
Disturbing someone otherwise in a state of calm.
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harsh one's mellow »
To annoy or irritate; to bother.
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harsh one's mellow »
To get on one's nerves.
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harsh one's mellow »
To make someone feel bad emotionally.
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have a go »
Shout at or tell off unnecessarily or excessively.
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have eyes bigger than one's belly »
To take more food on one's plate than one can eat; to be greedy.
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have other fish to fry »
C. 1710, Jonathan Swift, The Journal to Stella, ch. 2, Letter 15.
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hear the grass grow »
To hear very well due to being in an exceptionally quiet environment.
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heat wave »
spell of hot weather
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hell and half of Georgia »
A very large region; everywhere.
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hell hath no fury like a woman scorned »
A woman will make someone suffer if they reject her.
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hell on earth »
A very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.
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hell or high water »
Highly adverse circumstances; acts of God.
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hell raiser »
wild pleasure seeker
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high cotton »
The best of times; a time of well being.
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high on the hog »
Well off; living comfortably or extravagantly.
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hit one out of the ballpark »
To hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.
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hold down »
To continue, to hold and to manage well.
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household name »
A brand name that is well known to the great majority of households.
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household name »
A very well-known public figure.
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if you want a thing done well, do it yourself »
It is better to do something oneself, than rely on others to do it well.
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in a league of one's own »
Far excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition.
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in a nutshell »
In summary; briefly or simply.
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in addition »
Also; as well; besides.
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in for a dime, in for a dollar »
Americanised form of in for a penny, in for a pound.1983, Allen Drury, Decision, p. 356:In for a dime, in for a dollar, he thought crazily, and said what he had to say in a voice he forced to stay level and calm.1998, Ellen Miller, Like Being Killed, p. 47:In for a dime, in for a dollar. I whispered to Gerry,
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in one hell of a hurry »
In a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.
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in vino veritas »
drunken folks speak truth, one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol
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it takes all kinds to make a world »
Diversity is essential: the world would be incomplete if everyone were alike.He irons his clothes how?! That's crazy! Well, I guess it takes all kinds.
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it's a long road that has no turning »
encouragement when things are not going well. Just as a long road eventually has a turning, problems also eventually have a solution, even though one might have to wait.
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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jack-tar »
Alternative spelling of jacktar.
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jet setting »
The actions of the jet set; travelling from one fashionable location to another by jet.
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jet-setting »
The actions of the jet set; travelling from one fashionable location to another by jet.
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jew down »
To bargain or haggle with a seller in order to obtain a lower price for a good or service.
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keep one's eye on the ball »
My ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.
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keep one's lips sealed »
To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.
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keep shtum »
Don't tell anyone; especially, keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
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keep up »
To ensure that one remains well-informed about something.
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keep up appearances »
To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well.
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ladies man »
Alternative spelling of lady's man.
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ladies' man »
Alternative spelling of lady's man.
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leave well enough alone »
To leave something alone; to avoid attempts to correct, fix, or improve what is already sufficient.
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leave well enough alone »
To leave something alone; to avoid attempts to correct, fix, or improve what is already sufficient
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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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let in on »
To tell someone a secret.
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let somebody in on »
To disclose; to tell somebody a secret or share privileged information.
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let the good times roll »
To have fun or live fully; may imply letting things that are going well proceed.
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lie through one's teeth »
To tell a gross or egregious untruth.
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like a million bucks »
Extremely good or well.
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like a million dollars »
Extremely good or well.
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long haul »
Travelling a long distance.
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long ways, long lies »
Someone who comes back from a far-off country can tell lies without fear of being contradicted.
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look through rose-tinted glasses »
Alternative spelling of wear rose-colored glasses.
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lose the plot »
To have one's results decline severely in quality or suddenly fall below an acceptable standard, especially when compared to past excellence.
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loved up »
Alternative spelling of loved-up.
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made in the shade »
In a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living, or general well-being.
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match made in hell »
A marriage that is likely to be unhappy or abusive and unsuccessful because the two people are very incompatible with each other.
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match made in hell »
A very unsuccessful or conflicting combination of two people or things.
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mind one's P's and Q's »
Alternative spelling of mind one's p's and q's.
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mind-numbing »
Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.
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ne'er do well »
useless
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nickel-and-dime »
Alternative spelling of nickel and dime.
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no brainer »
Something that supposedly doesn’t take much intellectual thought. Whoever says that something is a no brainer is usually the one with no brains.
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no screaming hell »
Something that is not particularly effective or impressive; something that is below expectations.
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nose test »
An inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food.
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not on your nelly »
Not on your life, an emphatic form of no.
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odds and ends »
Miscellaneous things.
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off one's game »
Performing in any activity below one's usual level; behaving in an irregular, inept, or awkward manner; feeling unwell.
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off the hook »
Performing extraordinarily well.
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oh, well »
An expression of disappointment or resignation; too bad; pity.
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old stick »
A man, chap, fellow, guy.
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old time used to be »
Roberta, lyrics by Leadbelly.
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on high »
"The Lord our God who dwelleth on high" Psalms 63:5.
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on one's feet »
Being well again after a bout of illness.
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on spec »
Short form of "on speculation": Creating a work with the hope of selling it, as opposed to creating a work "on commission" for hire.
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on the blink »
Functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electronic device.
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on the nose »
Smelly, malodorous.
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on track »
On a well-defined promotion path in an organisation, usually tenure.
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one fell swoop »
One stroke; one action or event with many results.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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out of house and home »
Gail White, Partying with the Intelligentsia.
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out of house and home »
In a manner that deprives one of dwelling or some aspect thereof.
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out of sight »
Superb, excellent.
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out of sorts »
Irritable or somewhat unwell, with vague medical symptoms.
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out of this world »
Exceptionally high quality; wonderful; marvellous.
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paper »
A sheet material used for writing on or printing on , usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
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peaches-and-cream »
Of facial complexion, smooth, with attractive yellow-pink coloring.
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point out »
To tell, remind, indicate to someone.
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pour out »
To talk volubly and deeply. Usually implies telling the truth.
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prone out »
In order to be propelled shorewards by a broken wave.
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proverbs go in pairs »
Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs.1932, Bertrand Russell,
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puff up »
To swell due to injury or illness.
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pulcher »
Noble, honorable, excellent.
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pull the other one, it's got bells on »
The implication is that one leg has been pulled, and the joker will have more fun with the other one due to the bells.
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pull the other one, it's got bells on »
Monty Python's Holy Grail.
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pump up »
To cause one's muscles to swell by means of focussed weightlifting.
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quick on the uptake »
Able to readily understand things; intelligent.
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raise hell »
To cause a great disturbance.
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rediscover fire »
To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.
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redolent »
Having the smell of.
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ring a bell »
To seem at least vaguely familiar.
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ringside seat »
Any vantage point providing an excellent view.
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roadwarrior »
Alternative spelling of road warrior.
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ropable »
Alternative spelling of ropeable. Able to be roped.
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run in »
Alternative spelling of run-in.
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run out »
Alternative spelling of runout.
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say goodbye »
To wish someone farewell upon their leaving.
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see yellow »
To receive a yellow card.
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sell »
To agree to transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
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sell »
To be sold.
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sell »
To pretend that an opponent's blows or maneuvers are causing legitimate injury; to act.
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sell »
To promote a particular viewpoint; to manipulate towards a desired end.
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sell »
To trick, or cheat someone.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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sell down the river »
To betray, especially in a manner which causes serious difficulty for the one betrayed.
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sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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sell like hot cakes »
To sell fast.
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sell out »
To abandon one's supporters or principles to seek profit or other personal advantage.
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sell out »
To sell all of a product that is in stock.
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sell someone a bill of goods »
To deceive or cheat someone.
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sell wolf tickets »
To make empty threats or promises; to bluff.
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sell-by date »
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
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sell-by date »
Used to indicate that something, or someone, is old and out of date.
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seller's market »
An excess of demand over supply, leading to abnormally high prices; a market condition favoring the seller.
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sharp as a tack »
Very intelligent.
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sharp cookie »
One who is intelligent, bright, or sharp; especially, one who can identify attempts to deceive or mislead.
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shell out »
To pay money; especially, to pay a great deal of money.
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shell out »
To use a program's "shell escape" function to execute an unrelated command or to invoke a subsidiary, interactive shell.
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Shittin in high cotton »
Living well, often above one's means
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shoo-in »
A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.
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shotgun »
A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line. Mostly heard in the southern United States.
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shut the hell up »
Indicating disbelief.
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shut the hell up »
Shut up intensified by "the hell".
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shy bairns get noot »
(Geordie) Alternative spelling of shy bairns get nowt.
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signet ring »
jewellery item
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smell a rat »
To sense something suspicious.
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smell like a rose »
To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.
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smell test »
An assessment of a subject's ability to detect and distinguish odors.
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smell test »
An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.
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smell test »
An inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food.
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smell the barn »
To experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome, like a livestock animal at day's end returning to its barn.
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sniff out »
To find something using the sense of smell.
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snowball's chance in hell »
Little or no likelihood of occurrence or success.
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so far so good »
Up to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.
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sob story »
A sad story told to make others feel sympathy for the teller.
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socialized medicine »
An umbrella term for any system of government-run health care.
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soft spot »
A fontanelle.
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sound as a bell »
In excellent condition.
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spanner »
A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
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spell out »
From its component letters.
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spin a yarn »
To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
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stick-in-the-mud »
Alternative spelling of stick in the mud.
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still water runs deep »
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect
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still waters run deep »
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.
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stop and smell the roses »
To relax; to take time out and enjoy or appreciate life.
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strange bedfellows »
An unusual combination or political alliance.
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stupid is as stupid does »
A person's intelligence may be judged by the wisdom of his or her actions.
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suck off »
To fellate a man until he ejaculates.
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swing the lead »
To pretend to be unwell so that you do not have to work.
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take out »
Alternative spelling of takeout.
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take somebody's word for it »
To believe what somebody tells one.
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take something in stride »
To cope with something without much effort; to accept or manage something well.
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tart up »
To modify or repackage a product, service, or idea to make it more attractive or easier to sell.
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tell all »
To reveal everything, particularly information that is normally withheld.
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tell all »
To tell everyone.
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tell apart »
To be able to know the difference between things; to distinguish.
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tell it to Sweeney »
I do not believe what you said.
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tell it to the marines »
I do not believe what you said.
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tell off »
To speak to someone rudely, disrespectfully or angrily; to berate; to unleash one's fury verbally towards someone.
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tell off »
To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish.
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tell on »
To inform on.
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tell tales »
To be lying, to be making false claims.
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tell the truth »
To speak frankly.
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tell you the truth »
Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to you tell the truth".
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telling off »
A reprimand, reproach, or lecture.
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that's the way life is »
That is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything [1], page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption [2], ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.
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the bee's knees »
Most excellent; surpassingly wonderful; cool.
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the company »
Nickname for an intelligence service.
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the hell out of »
Used as an intensifier.
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the road to hell is paved with good intentions »
well-intended acts can lead to disaster
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there's many a slip twixt cup and lip »
In any situation, however well planned, something can always go wrong.
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2001, And still no one is shouting stop. read in The Kingdom archives at [1] on 02 Nov 06,Many team managers are of the philosophy that if you throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick. They believe that team preparation is all about physical fitness. They run the players into the ground and they believe they will be "flying on the day".2001, Robert McCrum, Let them eat cake, in The Observer 16 Dec 01, read on Guardian Unlimited site at [2] on 02 Nov 06,Australian publishing boomed and in the past 10 years the country's literary culture has undergone a mini golden age, capped by Carey's triumph at the 2001 Booker Prize. As one Australian arts administrator said to me many years ago: 'Listen, mate, if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.'2001, Chris Collin, Re: 2-cp speys on The Strathspey Server mailing list archive at [3] on 02 Nov 06,I am finding that "if you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick". It doesn't always work of course (especially on the nights when the class is mostly the beginners), but the class seems to thrive on the challange.2005, Ray Craft (poster on The right scale blog), Fitzhooie and his Burden, read at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Prosecutors everywhere have bad habits of overcharging lots of cases, knowing that if the throw enough mud at the wall some of it will stick.2005, Sean Kelleher, Spike Milligan: His part in our downfall in Business 07 Aug 05, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,As long as there is negligible regulation and enforcement anyone can actually try and do the job...Weak regulation allows the industry to build strategies on full time recruitment. The theory goes: throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.c2005, Everything You've Learned About Marketing Is Wrong, read on LINC Performance website at [6] on 02 Nov 06,They have the money to continue to believe in the repetition side of the equation. You throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick. But it still isn
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tight ship »
A well-organized and highly disciplined organization.
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timing is everything »
Consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as an audience laughing to a comedian's joke).Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.
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to a fare-thee-well »
To the greatest extent or to completion; to a state of refinement or perfection.
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to die for »
Very good; exquisite; excellent; particularly desirable.
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to hell in a handbasket »
To a bad state of affairs quickly.
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to tell the truth »
An attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.
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today we are all »
An expression indicating that the speaker empathizes with members of an identifiable group that was the subject of a disaster, and projects that others empathize as well.
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tomorrow is another day »
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed
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trick out »
To trick out; to mod or customize an object, typically for the purpose of both personalization as well as enhancing the object's performance capabilities and more particularly for the purpose of performing stunts with that object.
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tried and true »
Well-established and tested; known to work or succeed based on extensive experience.
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two-fisted drinker »
Either someone who can handle their liquor well, or an alcoholic clutching a drink in each hand.
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under a spell »
Bewitched, held by the power of a magical spell.
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unring a bell »
To perform the impossible.
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unring a bell »
To reverse the irreversible.
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unring a bell »
To reverse the ringing of a bell.
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until hell freezes over »
Forever; One will never in their life get the results that they want, no matter what they're doing involving the situation.
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up on »
Well-informed about.
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up one's alley »
Matching a person's interests or abilities well.
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wake up and smell the coffee »
To face reality and stop deluding oneself.
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walk on eggshells »
To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
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walk on eggshells »
To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
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way out »
excellent, amazing
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wedding ring »
jewellery item
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well ain't that the catfish in the trap »
A sentence commonly spoken in the Southern United States. It can often be used in place of "well, I'll be damned". Used to express surprise.
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well begun is half done »
Much depends on the beginning of an endeavor.
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well to do »
quite wealthy
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well, I never »
An exclamation of great surprise.
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when Hell freezes over »
Never; not in this lifetime; not a chance.
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where there's smoke, there's fire »
If there is telltale evidence of some event, the event is probably occurring.
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with flying colors »
Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.
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yell at »
To scold, to rebuke - often by yelling.
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yell silently »
To think very strong thoughts, that one wishes to yell out loud but does not.
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yellow card »
booking
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yellow journalism »
Material published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
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yellow press »
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
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yellow-bellied »
Pertaining to an animal or reptile that has a yellow belly.
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yellow-bellied »
Uncourageous.
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yellowbelly »
A coward.
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yellowbelly »
Someone from Lincolnshire.
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you are what you eat »
If you eat well, you will be well; but if you eat badly you will feel bad
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you can't tell a book by its cover »
Alternative form of you can't judge a book by its cover.
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you can't unring a bell »
Some things can't be undone.
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you don't dip your pen in the inkwell »
Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink.
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you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows »
You don't need an expert to tell you what you already know.
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you get what you pay for »
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say so
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