apple of somebody's eye »
A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.
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blue-eyed boy »
Someone's favourite, especially a young one.
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err on the side of »
To behave in a manner which favours or which is biassed toward.
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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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God works in mysterious ways »
Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...
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here you are »
Said when you hand something over to someone or do a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; Equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something..
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kiss of death »
Something that may seem good and favourable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.
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pull strings »
To manipulate, especially by asking favours of.
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red hot »
to be keen; he is the favourite to win
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suck up »
To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.
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teacher's pet »
favourite pupil
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window dressing »
A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
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