seller's market »
An excess of demand over supply, leading to abnormally high prices; a market condition favoring the seller.
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sitting pretty »
In a favorable situation, especially a situation in which one possesses an advantage.
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sweetheart deal »
A transaction, contract, or other agreement in which one party provides particularly favorable terms to the other, especially in suspicious circumstances.
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take a dim view of »
To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
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take to the cleaners »
To take a significant quantity of a person's money or valuables, through gambling, unfavorable investing, fraud, litigation, etc.
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teacher's pet »
A student who is perceived to be favored by the teacher.
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tickle someone's fancy »
To amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.
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toss-up »
A decision in which neither choice is clearly favorable or unfavorable, or for which the outcome does not matter.
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white lie »
A deliberate, untrue statement which does no harm or is intended to produce a favorable result.
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you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours »
If you do me a favor then I will do you a favor; quid pro quo.
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