a chain is only as strong as its weakest link »
An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.
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a nod is as good as a wink »
The hint, suggestion etc can be understood without further explaining.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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bend one's elbow »
To drink alcoholic beverages, especially at a public house or bar.
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bend somebody's ear »
Sorry to bend your ear with the whole story, but I think you ought to know.
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blink of an eye »
A very short period of time; quickly.
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blurt out »
To say suddenly, without thinking.
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brain fart »
A lapse in the thought process; an inability to think or remember something clearly.
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change one's tune »
To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
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close in on »
To enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.
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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 think of it »
By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
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come up with »
To invent, create, or think of.
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consume mass quantities »
To eat or drink abundant amounts of food or beverage.
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count sheep »
To attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.
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