all walks of life »
All professions, lifestyles or social classes.
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amateur hour »
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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bang out »
To do something quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner.
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break into »
To try to start in a profession or business.
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bush league »
A low-ranking or inferior level among groups, professions, organizations, etc.
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bush league »
A professional sports association at the lower levels of minor league organization.
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by trade »
As a profession; professionally.
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call out »
To arrange for a professional to call at your home for some purpose.
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city slicker »
One accustomed to a city or urban lifestyle or unsuited to life in the country.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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come clean »
To confess; admit.
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controlled substance »
Except for very limited professional testing purposes.
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drive-by media »
Media professionals who "spray" a bunch of repetitive misstatements, mistaken and misinterpreted news reports to cause excitement and confusion. They then figuratively "drive off" leaving the cleanup of their mess and hysteria to others, to correct and properly explain and interpret.
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easy street »
A carefree situation or lifestyle, especially as resulting from possession of wealth.
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go native »
To adopt the lifestyle or outlook of local inhabitants, especially when dwelling in a colonial region; to become less refined under the influence of a less cultured, more primitive, or simpler social environment.
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