water down »
To simplify or oversimplify; to make easier; to make less difficult.
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watered-down »
Weakened or simplified.
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what do I know »
Implies that a statement is based on a guess or assumption rather than on knowledge or evidence.
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will on »
To wish intensely that someone succeeds in what they are doing. Often implies a silent, or almost inaudible wish.
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wimp out »
To behave like a wimp.
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window dressing »
A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
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wing it »
To improvise; to make things up or figure things out as one goes; or to perform with little or no preparation.
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without fail »
Certainly; by all means; as a matter of importance.
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work around the clock »
To work all day and all night without a break, because it is imperative to finish something.
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work over »
To improve a prototype, or first draft.
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worth one's while »
Good and important enough for one to spend time, effort, or money on.
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write down »
In a simple or condescending style.
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you can't polish a turd »
(vulgar) Something inherently bad cannot be improved.
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you can't teach an old dog new tricks »
It is impossible, or almost impossible, to change people's habits or traits or mindset.
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you're never too old to learn »
It is possible to learn new things, at any age; (implying) follow your desires and dreams
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