all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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at best »
In the most favorable of conditions; at the most.
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black sheep »
A disliked person; one who is disfavored.
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bum rap »
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
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call it even »
To declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.
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chat up »
In a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
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curry favor »
To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.
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dress up »
To present in a favorable light.
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fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
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fortune favors the bold »
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.
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fortune favors the brave »
Alternative form of fortune favors the bold.
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fortune favours the bold »
Alternative form of fortune favors the bold.
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fortune favours the brave »
Alternative form of fortune favors the bold.
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go south »
To become unfavorable; to decrease; to take a turn for the worse.
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golden handcuffs »
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.
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