a golden key can open any door »
Sufficient money can accomplish anything.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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golden duck »
The score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.
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golden handcuffs »
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.
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golden handshake »
A generous severance payment, especially as an inducement to leave employment.
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golden hello »
A payment offered to an employee as an inducement to join, especially if currently working for a competitor.
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golden opportunity »
Ideal moment to do something.
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golden rule »
A fundamental rule or principle.
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golden rule »
The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them.
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golden syrup »
light treacle
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golden ticket »
A philosophy that a quick fix can be achieved.
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golden ticket »
A qualification, person or thing that can provide lucrative opportunities.
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head scratcher »
December 2007, W:Daily News Tribune - Golden Globes nominations a head-scratcher.
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kill the goose that lays the golden eggs »
To seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit.
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silence is golden »
Peace and quiet have immense value.Often the best choice is to say nothing.
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