a good beginning makes a good ending »
Good beginnings promise a good end; start off on a good note to reap the benefits at the end.
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all out »
The state of a side having no more men to bat, thus ending its innings.
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as long as »
Depending upon some condition or requirement; provided that; if, assuming; so long as.
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banged up »
Spending time in prison or jail.
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blue state »
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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calling card »
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
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coals to Newcastle »
A pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it's made, or where they already have an abundance.
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don't be penny wise and pound foolish »
Don't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.
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dumb down »
To convey some subject matter in simple terms, avoiding technical or academic language, especially in a way that is considered condescending.
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eye of the beholder »
The evaluation depending on perception of person who sees and considers.
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in the wind »
Impending or in the offing; imminent.
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in vain »
Without success; ending in failure.
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last burst of fire »
A state of exertion where one gives one's all; expending all of one's remaining energy in a final effort to achieve one's goal.
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mixed bag »
Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.
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off the radar »
Unlikely to happen, or be important in the near future or tending to escape detection or attention.
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