a camel is a horse designed by a committee »
An expression critical of committees
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a man's home is his castle »
(US) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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ad fontes »
Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.
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an Englishman's home is his castle »
(UK) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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bite me »
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.
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bugger off »
An expression of disagreement or disbelief.
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catbird seat »
Expression used to describe an enviable position, often one of great advantage.
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ceterum censeo »
A formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.
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come on »
An expression of encouragement.
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come on »
An expression of disbelief.
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dog my cats »
Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment.
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dumb down »
To become simpler in expression or content; to become unacceptably simplistic.
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f** it »
An expression of frustration.
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