a rolling stone gathers no moss »
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.A person who does not keep active will grow mouldy.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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all one's eggs in one basket »
Devoting all of one’s resources to one thing.
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all one's eggs in one basket »
Investing heavily in just one area.
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another nail in one's coffin »
One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
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at home »
In one's place of residence.
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bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling of disappointment and frustration.
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bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.
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bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling something is morally despicable as to cause nausea.
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ball up »
To hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.
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be in on »
To be a party to a secret shared by a small group of people.
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bee in one's bonnet »
Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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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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blow up in one's face »
To fail disastrously.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Born rich or in a wealthy family.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.
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burn a hole in one's pocket »
To cause someone to be tempted to spend money.
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clogs to clogs in three generations »
(UK) Wealth earned in one generation seldom lasts through the third (grandchild
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close in on »
To enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.
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close in on »
To catch up with in a chase; to near the end of a pursuit.
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close in on »
To near a goal or completion.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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come to mind »
To appear in one's thoughts.
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cream in one's jeans »
To ejaculate while wearing one's trousers.
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cream in one's jeans »
To experience an orgasm while clothed; to be thoroughly excited or delighted.
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cut a rug »
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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don't put all your eggs in one basket »
Don't dedicate all your resources into one thing.
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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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drop the ball »
To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
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faith will move mountains »
Belief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.
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false friend »
A word in a foreign language bearing a deceptive resemblance to a word in one's own language.
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feather in one's cap »
An accomplishment; particularly one that is flaunted or boasted of.
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flea in one's ear »
A stinging rebuke or rebuff.
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frog in one's throat »
Any temporary physical difficulty in speaking.
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frog in one's throat »
Hoarseness or the need to cough.
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go down the wrong way »
To swallow food or drink so that it goes down the wrong tube in one's throat and makes one cough or for a short period lose one's breath or choke.
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go in one ear and out the other »
Failed to pay attention.
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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 ants in one's pants »
To be agitated and constantly fidgeting.
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have ants in one's pants »
To be sexually excited.
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have bats in one's belfry »
To be crazy or eccentric.
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have butterflies in one's stomach »
To be nervous, uncertain, or anxious.
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here and there »
In one place and another.
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hit the rocks »
To be at a low point in one's pursuits.
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hold back »
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
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hole in one »
A round that is completed by sinking the ball in a single shot or attempt, with one hit.
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hole in one »
Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.
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home in on »
To focus or narrow down to something; to find or draw closer, as by trial and error or a gradual seeking process.
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hot lunch »
A sexual act in which a pouch of clingfilm or similar material filled with faeces is placed in one of the participants' mouth and subsequently penetrated by the second participant.
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in on »
privy to
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in one hell of a hurry »
In a very great hurry; very fast or hastily.
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in one's cups »
Drunk.
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in one's element »
In a situation which is entirely appropriate or familiar.
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in one's pocket »
Subject to one's whims because of bribery.
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in one's right mind »
Sane, sensible, reasonable; thinking clearly.
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in one's stockinged feet »
Wearing socks, stockings or other hosiery on one's feet but no shoes.
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keep buggin on »
Never quit; go on
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keep it up »
To maintain one's erection.
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keep one's eye on the ball »
To maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.
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keep your friends close, and your enemies closer »
One should be on their toes and alert of their surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure such people can't wreak havoc in one's life.
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lean and mean »
Efficient because of having nothing in excess of what is needed, and single-minded in one's objective.
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let in on »
To tell someone a secret.
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let somebody in on »
To disclose; to tell somebody a secret or share privileged information.
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look out for number one »
To act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.
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lump in one's throat »
A feeling of emotional sadness. On the point of crying.
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march to the beat of a different drum »
To do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and expectations.
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mince words »
To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.
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muscle in on »
To interfere with, or intrude on something forcibly.
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not win for losing »
To repeatedly fail in one's gambles or efforts.
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on the fence »
Undecided; wavering in one's opinion.
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one can't hold two watermelons in one hand »
do not attempt to take on more than you can handle
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out of character »
Not acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character in a performance piece.
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pay the bills »
To provide enough income to sustain one's lifestyle.
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put all one's eggs in one basket »
Rather than diversifying.
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put one's foot in one's mouth »
To misspeak; to say something embarrassing or wrong.
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put oneself across »
To explain one's ideas and opinions clearly so that another person can understand them and get a picture of your personality.
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quake in one's boots »
To be frightened, scared, or nervous.
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rain on someone's parade »
To disappoint or discourage someone.
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set in one's ways »
Driven by habit; inclined or determined to continue according to one's custom or established preferences.
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set off »
To count an addition in one thing against a reduction in something else.
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sink in »
Become clear in one's mind.
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spin one's wheels »
To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.
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sprain one's ankle »
To be pregnant.
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spring in one's step »
Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
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spring to mind »
To appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.
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stars in one's eyes »
The state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.
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stay put »
To remain in one fixed place.
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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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take away »
To leave a memory or impression in one's mind that you think about later.
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take heart »
Be courageous; regain one's courage.
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take something in one's stride »
Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
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think up »
To create in one’s mind; to invent..
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trip out »
To have as an image in one's mind.
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turn in one's grave »
To be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased.
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under one's belt »
Already done; within one's experience; practiced.
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walk in on »
To enter suddenly or unexpectedly while something is happening; to intrude or interrupt by entering.
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weigh in »
To bring in one's weight, metaphorically speaking, to bear on an issue.
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zero in on »
To aim precisely at a target.
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zero in on »
To successfully narrow down a search.
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zero in on »
To concentrate or focus one's attention on at task.
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zero in on »
To converge on something.
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