all in a day's work »
A nonchalant dismissal of a significant accomplishment.
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an Englishman's home is his castle »
(UK) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security
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beat out »
To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.
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bite one's tongue »
An admonishment to someone who has said something unfeeling or harsh.
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bite the bullet »
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism.
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blow this popsicle stand »
To leave an establishment speedily.
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bowl over »
To overwhelm with astonishment or wonder; to flabbergast.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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bum rush »
Storming into an establishment.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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call off the dogs »
To ease up on after inflicting great punishment.
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carrot and stick »
Simultaneous rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior.
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chopped liver »
A Jewish food made by frying liver and onions in schmaltz.
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divide and conquer »
A combination of political, military and economic strategies that aim to gain and maintain power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into chunks that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy.(computing) Applied to various algorithms, such as quicksort, that solve a problem by splitting it recursively into smaller problems until all of the remaining problems are trivial.(as imperative, proverb) In order to rule securely, don't allow alliances of your enemies.
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dog my cats »
Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment.
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feather in one's cap »
An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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flash in the pan »
A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.
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get into trouble »
To perform an action which is illegal, prohibited, forbidden or proscribed and to become subject to punishment for such action.
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get it »
To "get what's coming to him/her"; to feel one's wrath; to receive punishment; to receive a retaliation; to receive a beating.
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get off lightly »
End up with a mild punishment.
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glutton for punishment »
One persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
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hole in one »
Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.
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just deserts »
A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.
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mocking is catching »
An admonishment to be careful of criticising others, lest the same happen to you.Mocking is Catching was the title of a 1726 song by Henry Carey.
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object lesson »
A punishment intended as a deterrent to others.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind »
A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..
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one-hit wonder »
A person or group known for achieving only a single major accomplishment.
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out of one's league »
In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
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pi%C3%A8ce de r%C3%A9sistance »
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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piece de resistance »
A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..
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revenge is a dish best served cold »
An expression that emotional detachment is ideal when taking revenge, as one is righting the wrongs that have been done to the doer.
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shake the pagoda tree »
To find a source of easy enrichment; to become absurdly rich in a short time.
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shuffle »
A rhythm commonly used in blues music. Consists of a series of triplet notes with the middle note missing, so that it sounds like a long note followed by a short note. Sounds like a walker dragging one foot.
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skip rope »
To jump over a rope, both of whose ends are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is moved under the jumper's feet in a continual rhythm; to play the game of jump rope or exercise by jumping rope.
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slap on the wrist »
A mild or too-mild punishment; a reprimand.
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steal somebody's thunder »
To detract from somebody's accomplishments or glory; to undermine.
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swan song »
A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.
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thin end of the wedge »
Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.
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three Rs »
The basic education any child can expect to receive, but not necessarily limited to reading, writing and arithmetic.
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three Rs »
The basic education received in primary schools. Literally; reading, writing and arithmetic.
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throw the book at »
To apply the harshest possible punishment to.
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tin ear »
Insensitivity to and inability to appreciate the elements of performed music or the rhythm, elegance, or nuances of language.
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trip to the woodshed »
An occasion on which a reprimand or punishment is administered.
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turn the other cheek »
To accept a punishment or an injury and not act out revenge or retaliate.
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what for »
An unspecified punishment or rebuke.
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