act up »
give trouble
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answer on a postcard »
To give a brief answer or opinion.
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April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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as best one can »
In the best possible way, given the circumstances.
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beat up »
To give a severe beating to.
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blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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blue state »
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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break down »
To give more detail.
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bring forth »
To give birth.
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bring owls to Athens »
Forgive me, then, for bringing owls to Athens as a thanks-offering. — Goethe, in a letter to Wilhelm von Humboldt.
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brown bag »
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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bump up »
To give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.
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call the shots »
To make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.
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cast pearls before swine »
To give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate it.
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chance'd be a fine thing »
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.
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