We've found 11 phrases for endeavor (0.116 seconds):
break a leg »
To perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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dive in »
To start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.
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fish or cut bait »
To choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide.
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go for the gold »
To attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.
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gravy train »
An occupation or any lucrative endeavor that generates considerable income whilst requiring little effort and carrying little risk.
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jack of all trades »
One competent in many endeavors, especially one who excels in none of them.
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may the Force be with you »
Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.
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pea patch »
A realm of endeavor.
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the whole shooting match »
Everything; the entire collection, endeavor, or activity.
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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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well begun is half done »
Much depends on the beginning of an endeavor.
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