hole in one »
Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.
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honesty is the best policy »
Honesty is the most honorable and fulfilling way to live one's life.
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hot air »
boastful talk
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hot mess »
Refers to a person, thing, or situation in such a state of disarray or disapproval by peers, often in reference to physical appearance, perceived to be disastrously embarrassing, pitiful, or beyond repair.
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in for an inch, in for a mile »
Given that one is partly involved in or committed to a project, action, position, etc., there is no reason to refrain from becoming fully involved or fully committed.
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in full swing »
Proceeding fully, quickly, or completely; thoroughly begun and in progress.
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in high dudgeon »
Resentfully or furiously.
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in vain »
In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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just what the doctor ordered »
Exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation.
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keep a close watch on »
To pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
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keep a weather eye open »
To maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
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keep one's pecker up »
Remain cheerful; keep smiling.
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kid around »
To engage in playful fun.
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king »
A powerful or influential person.
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