test the waters »
To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
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the calm before the storm »
A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.
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timing is everything »
Consideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as an audience laughing to a comedian's joke).Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.
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trigger-happy »
Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.
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try out »
To undergo a test before being selected for a team etc.
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two cents »
A nearly worthless amount, alluding to placing a copper penny on each of the eyelids of a pauper's or slave's body before burial.
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under the wire »
At the last minute; before the deadline; barely on time; nearly late.
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until hell freezes over »
Forever; One will never in their life get the results that they want, no matter what they're doing involving the situation.
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until one is blue in the face »
Forever; for a hopelessly long time.
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warm down »
Gentle excercise at the end of a training session before cooling off.
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warm up »
To make an audience enthusiastic or animated before a show.
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wrap it before you tap it »
wear a condom before sexual intercourse.
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you know what »
A phrase used to get someone's attention before announcing something.
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