full-fledged »
Having all its feathers; able to fly.
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funny money »
Bills of any foreign currency or of counterfeit origin.
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garbage in, garbage out »
(computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"
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get a room »
A jocular or sarcastic expression commanding a couple to stop displaying affection in public, and to rent a hotel or motel room to continue amorous activities in private.
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get bent out of shape »
To take offense; to become angry, agitated or upset.
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get cold feet »
To become nervous or anxious and reconsider a decision about an upcoming event.
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get in someone's hair »
To hinder someone or interfere with their actions.
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get it »
To "get what's coming to him/her"; to feel one's wrath; to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating.
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get it »
To possess a preferred outlook on a given issue or issues.
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get off »
To stop touching or interfering with something or someone.
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get one's back up »
To become angry, defensive, or irritable.
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get one's feet wet »
To begin gaining experience; To take a risk and try something new.
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get someone's nose out of joint »
To become angry; to take offense or take exception.
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give a man a fish »
Shortened form of give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime
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give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime »
It is more worthwhile to teach someone to do something, than to do something for them.
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