a good voice to beg bacon »
Said in ridicule of a bad voice.
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a picture paints a thousand words »
A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.1971, David Gates (of Bread), If, from Manna album:If a picture paints a thousand wordsThen why can't I paint you;The words will never showThe you I've come to know.1989, Alan Kay, quoted in K?o-tung Huang, Timothy D. Huang, Introduction to Chinese, Japanese and Korean Computing, World Scientific, ISBN 9971506645, p. 9:Most human beings, no matter how familiar they are with abstract symbols, respond to voice and images better than written language. In other words, A picture paints a thousand words.2006, Paul Shakespeare, Building a Dune Buggy: The Essential Manual, ISBN 1904788734, p. 52:See accompanying diagram: a picture paints a thousand words, and all that!
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a stopped clock is right twice a day »
A normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.
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all that glitters is not gold »
Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so, things that look nice might not be as good as they look.
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all the tea in China »
Something priceless or invaluable.
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any way one slices it »
From any perspective; in every case.
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arm and a leg »
A relatively high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price.
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armed forces »
The Services
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at a loss »
Below the cost or price of purchase.
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at a moment's notice »
Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.
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autem diver »
Pickpockets who practice in churches; also churchwardens and overseers of the poor.
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back office »
The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.
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backseat driver »
By extension, anybody offering unsolicited or unwelcome advice.
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badge bunny »
A woman who is romantically attracted to police officers and who seeks out their companionship.
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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be the way to go »
Represent the best of all possible options or courses of action; pre-eminate over all other choices or alternatives.
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beat down »
To haggle someone to sell at a lower price.
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below par »
Having a price below its face value.
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bent on a splice »
About to be married.
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better safe than sorry »
It is preferable to be cautious in one's choices and actions than to suffer afterwards.
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between a rock and a hard place »
Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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blind »
Any device intended to conceal or hide; as, a duck blind.
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blood mary »
Vodka and tomato juice
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boot camp »
Indoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in service-related subjects for recruits in the Navy and Marine Corps.
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box-office bomb »
A motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office, especially that which is less than the budget for the motion picture.
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brace of shakes »
The time taken for a sail to shake or shiver twice as a ship comes into the wind.
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brass monkey »
A cocktail of vodka, rum and orange juice, sometimes with the addition of galliano.
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break the ice »
To start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness.
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bridge »
A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
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bridge »
Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit.
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bum rap »
A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
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bum steer »
Bad advice, regardless of intention.
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business girl »
A young woman employed in business or office work.
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buy straw hats in winter »
Of stocks, to buy when both demand and price is low, sell when demand and price is high.
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call in »
To summon someone, especially for help or advice.
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call out »
To order into service; to summon into service.
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call up »
An order to report for military service.
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cash cow »
A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows.
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caught between the devil and the deep blue sea »
Having a choice between two alternatives, both undesirable.
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chalkface »
A musical concept or genre in which music is completely improvised and never played twice. Most often mixing elements of hip-hop, metal, punk and avant-garde jazz.
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cherry picking »
Selecting only the best from a group or other range of choices.
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chopped liver »
A person or object which is not worthy of being noticed; someone or something insignificant.
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come online »
To enter service or become active.
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come to »
To regard or specify, as narrowing a field of choices by category.
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company »
In legal context, an entity that manufactures or sells products , or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.
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company »
Nickname for an intelligence service.
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copy typist »
office worker
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corner the market »
To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.
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couldn't happen to a nicer »
Sarcastically asserts that those in question thoroughly deserve their fate.
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creep up »
To advance with stealth, unnoticed.
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cross someone's palm »
To give money to a person, especially as a bribe or as an inducement to perform a service.
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crown jewels »
The jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy. I.e., crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.
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cry out »
To shout in a loud voice, due to pain, or fear, or unhappiness.
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cut it »
To suffice; to be effective or successful.
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cut the mustard »
To suffice; to be good or effective enough.
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damned if one does and damned if one doesn't »
A dilemma where either choice results in a negative outcome.
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dark horse »
A candidate who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
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daylight robbery »
An exorbitant charge for a product or service.
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desperate times call for desperate measures »
In adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.
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do justice »
To really allow to be apprehended in its full scope.
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don't shit where you eat »
(idiomatic, vulgar) One should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.1998 April 14, Nelson Navarro, "Ever faithful, ever true," Manila Standard (Philippines) (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):The guiding principle is Don't shit where you eat. Office romances are always destructive of morale and objectivity.2003 Oct. 8, Jonathan Valania, "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Pussy," Philadelphia Weekly (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Limbaugh was scheduled to deliver the keynote speech at the NAB convention in, of all places, Philadelphia, thus violating the cardinal law of the animal kingdom: Don't shit where you eat.2006 Sept. 19, Michael Musto, "NY Mirror," Village Voice (retrieved 12 Aug. 2011):Mitchell refused to indulge in on-set romances with either gender. "You don't shit where you eat," he told me, plainly.
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don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs »
Don't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.
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down pat »
Thoroughly practiced, rehearsed, or understood.
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draw out »
To use means to entice or force to be more open or talkative.
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drop a dime »
To make a phone call, usually means calling the police to report another's activities.
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drug of choice »
Substance that a suspect is addicted to.
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drug of choice »
The best-choice medication to treat a particular medical problem.
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dry run »
A practice; a rehearsal.
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dummy run »
A trial or practice before the real attempt.
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earn one's keep »
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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eat one's own dog food »
To use or consume the economic goods or services that oneself is producing; to be part of a closed household economy.
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every man has a price »
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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face off »
The starting point, in a match of ice hockey. Two players face each other, for snatching the puck.
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fall through the cracks »
To be missed; to escape the necessary notice or attention.
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feed a cold, starve a fever »
Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.
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fire drill »
An organised practice to prepare occupants of an office, school or other public building for evacuation in the event of a fire.
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fresh start »
A new beginning, without prejudices.
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get in »
To be elected to some office.
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give notice »
To announce one's intent to leave a job; to inform an employer that one is leaving.
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give somebody a piece of one's mind »
To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction.
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go the way of the dinosaurs »
To go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go off the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past.
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go the way of the dodo »
To go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to go out of the firsthand market; to become a thing of the past.
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going rate »
The current standard or usual price, rate, or salary for something.
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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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greatest thing since sliced bread »
A relatively recent invention likely to significantly improve people's lives.
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green with envy »
Consumed by envy; envious to the point where it is noticeable to others.
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group captain »
raf officer
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hair-splitting »
The act of finding exceedingly small differences which are probably neither important nor noticeable to most people.
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hair-splittingly »
With exceedingly small differences which are probably neither important nor noticeable to most people.
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hand down »
To forward to the proper officer .
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hand grenade »
small explosive device
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hang out one's shingle »
To open an office or business, especially in a profession.
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hardwired »
Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
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have a frog in one's throat »
To feel the need to cough; to have a tickle in one's throat; to have a scratchy or uneven voice.
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have to do with the price of tea in China »
To have any relation or bearing whatsoever on the topic at hand, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur.
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head scratcher »
A device used to scratch the head.
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heads-up »
A warning or call to pay attention; an advisory notice.
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highway robbery »
Said of excessive or exorbitant prices.
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hindsight is 20/20 »
(idiomatic) In hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset; one is able to evaluate past choices more clearly than at the time of the choice.
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hoist by one's own petard »
To be hurt, or destroyed by one's own plot or device, of one's own doing which one intended for another; to be "blown up by one's own bomb".
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homeless dumping »
The practice of hospital employees or emergency workers releasing homeless patients on the streets instead of placing them into the custody of a relative or shelter or retaining them in a hospital where they may require expensive medical care.
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honey trap »
The use of a seductive woman to entice a man into revealing secret information.
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horses for courses »
The practice of choosing the best person for a particular job.
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hot button »
A central issue, concern or characteristic, especially one that motivates people to make a choice.
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hot desking »
The working practice of sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a means of saving space and resources.
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hot mess »
A warm meal, usually cooked in a large pot, often similar to a stew or porridge; or, service of such a heated meal to soldiers.
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how do I get to Carnegie Hall »
A set phrase, spoken as a rhetorical question, which is answered "Practice, practice, practice!" or sometimes with the humorous literal directions to Seventh Avenue between 56th and 57th.
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hunger is the best spice »
When one is hungry, anything will taste good.
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ice cream »
dessert item
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ice over »
To become covered in ice, usually of a body of water.
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ice up »
To become clogged with ice, usually of a mechanical device.
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impiastro »
Poultice.
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in evidence »
Visibly present; noticeable.
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in for a dime, in for a dollar »
Americanised form of in for a penny, in for a pound.1983, Allen Drury, Decision, p. 356:In for a dime, in for a dollar, he thought crazily, and said what he had to say in a voice he forced to stay level and calm.1998, Ellen Miller, Like Being Killed, p. 47:In for a dime, in for a dollar. I whispered to Gerry,
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in kind »
In the form of goods and service rather than money.
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in the twinkling of an eye »
Circa 1598, William Shakespeare, "The Merchant Of Venice".
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in the wake of »
In the noticeable disturbance of water behind .
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jack up »
To raise, increase, or accelerate; often said of prices, fees, or rates. See also jack up the price.
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jew down »
To bargain or haggle with a seller in order to obtain a lower price for a good or service.
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jump for joy »
Exalt, [rejoice]], feel elation.
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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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kitchen table software »
Especially in the early years of personal computers, a set of computer programs developed by an entrepreneurial advanced amateur or self-employed professional computer programmer in his or her own home; software developed by a small business using the services of such programmers.
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knock down »
To reduce the price of.
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knock up »
To gently hit the ball back and forth before a tennis match, as practice or warm-up, and to gauge the state of the playing surface, lighting, etc. See knock-up.
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last resort »
The only remaining, unwanted, option or choice.
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lay down »
To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life.".
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lay up »
To take out of active service.
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lay up »
To go out of active service.
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leave to one's own devices »
To leave alone, unsupervised, without assistance.
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licence to print money »
A means of generating a large income with little effort.
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licence to print money »
The authority to print money, usually given to a central bank exclusively as the issuer of currency.
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link whoring »
The practice of going out of one's way to place links to one's website on someone else's webpage.
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lip service »
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention.
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live by the sword, die by the sword »
One who uses violence can expect a violent response. It is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.(figuratively) One can expect dire outcomes from any vice; used to convey poetic justice.
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long drink »
Any drink containing more than 5 ounces of liquid and less than 9 ounces. Typically, a long drink will have lots of ice and mixer.
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look to »
To seek inspiration or advice from someone.
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managerial inbreeding »
Bad management, caused by managers making poor selection choices in recruitment, rewards, and promotions of the staff that report to them, leading to another generation of managers who lack the necessary skill sets to reward and promote the most effective staff.
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mark down »
To reduce the price of.
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mark up »
To increase the price of something between its wholesale and retail phase.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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measure twice, cut once »
Alternative form of measure twice and cut once.
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mike up »
To fit a microphone and transmitter to a person. Usually for television performers, or for police informers.
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mills of the gods grind slowly »
Justice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
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monkey business »
An activity that may be considered illegal, questionable, or a vice, but not felonious.
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ne'er cast a clout til May be out »
Advice not to change from winter clothes to summer clothes until June, as there is often a sudden cold snap in May.
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nervous hit »
A production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.
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nice guy »
An adult male who seeks sexual attraction and romantic intimacy, but only finds cordial friendship and platonic love.
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no dice »
An unacceptable alternative.
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no dice »
An unfavorable result.
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no matter how thin you slice it, it's still baloney »
Regardless of how many clever points or fine distinctions one makes, what one is saying is still false or is still nonsense.
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no two ways about it »
No other possible action, choice or option.
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of course »
Asserts that the associated phrase should not be argued, particularly if it is obvious or there is no choice in the matter.
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off licence »
drinks shop
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oil burner »
A device whose operation causes apparent combustion of lubricating oil.
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oil burner »
A heating device which burns fuel oil; an oil furnace.
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old hat »
Something widely or long practiced, known, or accepted; something conventional.
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on ice »
Not being used, or not to be used e.g.
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on ice »
Performed by ice skaters as an ice show.
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on its merits »
Considering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.
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on the blink »
Functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well. Usually refers to a mechanical or electronic device.
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on the spur of the moment »
On very short notice; spontaneously.
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on thin ice »
In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.
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once bitten, twice shy »
One is cautious in the future if one has been hurt in the past.
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once or twice »
A small, indefinite number of times.
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one-upmanship »
The art or practice of successively outdoing a competitor.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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out loud »
Using the voice; not silently; aloud.
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out of sight »
The notice was out of sight behind the door.
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parade of horribles »
A rhetorical device employing a series of progressively more terrible results following from an act.
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pay for »
To exchange for, especially money for goods or services.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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pay one's dues »
To outlay money which is owed as a membership fee or price of admission.
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pay through the nose »
To pay a high price, especially an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner.
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pearl of wisdom »
A succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept.
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pencil pusher »
One who does routine office work; someone involved mainly in paperwork.
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perp walk »
The intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.
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pick up »
To notice, detect or discern, often used with "on".
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piece of cake »
One slice of cake.
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pink slip »
Notice of the termination of employment.
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play around »
To engage in sexual practices outside of marriage.
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poison tree bears poison fruit »
Unethical actions in the service of good intentions will have immoral or unethical consequences.
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power up »
To turn the electrical power on to a device as a precondition to make it operational.
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practice makes perfect »
If one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it.
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pretty penny »
A considerable amount of money; a high price or a high income.
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price is right »
The cost of a thing is reasonable and of good value.
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price on one's head »
A compensation for capturing or killing a person, especially someone guilty of a crime.
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price out of the market »
To charge an exorbitant price for a service or product so that no one will purchase it.
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put down »
To make prices, or taxes, lower.
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put into practice »
To take a theory and make it a practical reality.
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rain check »
To provide a service at a later date.
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rain cheque »
Any voucher or note issued by a store to allow a customer to get a special or sale price later if an item is out of stock.
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read out »
To read some data and inform the person using the device.
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reap what one sows »
To receive as a reward or harvest in the same measure as one's exertions, in a good or a bad sense. To receive justice.
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rediscover fire »
To relearn fundamental concepts, principles or practices that had been previously well known and widely practiced at a prior time in human society.
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rise from the ashes »
To make a comeback after a long hiatus. To come back into common use or practice. To come back into popularity. To come back to being a thing of today.
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roadwarrior »
A person who carries a mobile device such as a laptop or PDA and uses wireless internet connections to work.
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rock up »
To turn up to a place or function unexpectedly, or without notice or prior warning.
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run down »
To lose power slowly. Used for a machine, battery, or other powered device.
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run for office »
To seek political power.
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run off »
To leave someone without prior advice.
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run over »
To practice quickly, briefly.
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scream »
A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
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seagull manager »
A manager who comes into the workplace or office only on occasion, especially when a problem arises or to criticize or critique employees.
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second nature »
A mindset, skill, or type of behavior so ingrained through habit or practice that it seems natural, automatic, or without a basis in conscious thought.
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see someone through »
To suffice for a time.
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sell »
To agree to transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.
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sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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seller's market »
An excess of demand over supply, leading to abnormally high prices; a market condition favoring the seller.
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send up »
To make prices or temperatures etc. rise.
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set of pipes »
Voice for singing.
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sharp tongue »
The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.
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shot in the dark »
A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge.
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sign in »
In order to get into the office after hours, you'll have to sign in at the security desk.
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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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sing along »
A gathering or event where participants are encouraged to add their voices in song.
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skate on thin ice »
In a risky, potentially dangerous or delicate situation.
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sleep on it »
To postpone a decision until the following day to avoid making a hasty choice.
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sleeping policeman »
A speed bump.
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slip through the cracks »
To escape notice or lack sufficient attention.
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slippery as an eel »
So crafty, or cunning that they cannot be caught by the police, although it is known that they are acting illegally.
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smoke signal »
A type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal.
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snake eyes »
Two ones, after rolling two dice.
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spark spread »
The difference between the cost of the fuel required to produce a unit of electricity, and the price of that same unit of electricity.
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special needs »
Needs for special care, services or accommodations.
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spice up »
To enhance the flavor of something by adding spice to it.
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spice up »
To make more exotic, fun or extravagant.
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splice the mainbrace »
To have a drink.
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spur of the moment »
Impluse; short notice; a lack of planning.
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standard fare »
The usual price for travel by air, rail, or another means of transport.
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step down »
To resign from office.
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step in front of a moving train »
To sacrifice one's own life for a noble and loyal cause.
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stew in one's juices »
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.
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stick out »
To be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive.
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sticker shock »
Disgust, shock, or fright upon learning the price of an item offered for sale.
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switch off »
To turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.
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switch on »
To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.
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take a leaf out of someone's book »
To adopt an idea or practice of another person.
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take a tumble »
To fall in price or value.
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take into account »
Or pay attention to; to notice.
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take no notice of »
To ignore.
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take to »
To begin, as a new habit or practice.
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take up »
That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.
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talk down »
To negotiate a lower price.
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tart up »
To modify or repackage a product, service, or idea to make it more attractive or easier to sell.
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tea service »
crockery set
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the company »
Nickname for an intelligence service.
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the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get »
(vulgar) The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.1971, Allen Churchill, The Literary Decade, ISBN 9780135375228:Years later she expressed her disillusionment with sex by saying, "The fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."1999, Ben Sonnenberg, Lost Property: Memoirs and Confessions of a Bad Boy, ISBN 9781582430454, p. 93:Maitland got drunk at his parties and threw his arm around you and pulled you over to his wife and made you look down her dress, saying, "The trouble with marriage is that the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."2008, Joseph Heywood, Blue Wolf In Green Fire, ISBN 9781599213590, p. 63:"I can't believe a little pussy got me into dis mess." "Shit happens," Service said. "Sometimes the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."
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the long arm of the law »
The body of law enforcement officers.
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there's no such thing as a free lunch »
Nothing is free; everything has a price.
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think twice »
To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw to the wolves »
To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
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tight lips »
Of a person, silence or reticence.
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time and material »
A form of contractual compensation involving payment for materials used and at agreed rates for the those involved in performing the services.
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timeserver »
A device, node or program that distributes the correct time to clients in a network.
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tip of the iceberg »
Only the beginning; just a small indication of a larger possibility; a problem is much bigger than it seems.
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too hot to hold »
A place that has too much police activity to harbor a fugitive unnoticed.
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top dollar »
The maximum amount of money that an item, service, or worker is worth; a very high price.
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toss-up »
A decision in which neither choice is clearly favorable or unfavorable, or for which the outcome does not matter.
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tough call »
A choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alternatives.
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turn a trick »
To perform a sexual service for a customer.
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turn off »
To power down; to stop a device by switching it off.
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turn on »
To power up; to start a device by switching it on.
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turn out »
To extinguish a light or other device.
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turn out »
To refuse service or shelter; to eject or evict.
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turn tricks »
To work as a prostitute, providing sexual services for money.
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under one's belt »
Already done; within one's experience; practiced.
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under the radar »
Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
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urban fabric »
The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.
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variety is the spice of life »
Variety is what makes life interesting
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vice squad »
police department
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vote in »
To collectively approve a nominee into an office or position as a result of voting.
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vote out »
To expel the holder of an office or other position through an act of voting.
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walk the line »
To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..
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warm up »
To prepare for executing an already-learned activity by a limited amount of additional practice.
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wash over »
To pass unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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what's up »
A casual greeting with usage similar to "How are you?" or "Nice to meet you".
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when the cat's away the mice will play »
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
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white on rice »
A descriptive analogy of closeness. See like white on rice.
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wooden-top »
Uniformed police officers.
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word to the wise »
A piece of advice.
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you get more with a kind word and a gun than you do with a kind word alone »
It is advantageous not to rely solely on being nice.
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you get what you pay for »
In commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say so
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you pays your money and you takes your choice »
Each person should make their own decisions.
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