take a back seat »
To be second to someone or something; to be less important or have a lower priority.
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take one's eye off the ball »
To lose one's concentration on what is most important.
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tempus fugit »
time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.
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the long and short of it »
The gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features; said of a summary or digest.
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the thing of it »
The important point to consider.
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to all intents and purposes »
For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.
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without fail »
Certainly; by all means; as a matter of importance.
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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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