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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crab mentality »
A way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.
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debris field »
Any area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material that once constituted a complete object. Debris fields can be found at the site of air crashes, water vessel sinking, explosions of buildings, collapses, and other events that render a whole entity into components, pieces, or other non-whole items.
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deep thinker »
A person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.
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Do the best and live the rest »
First do your work with your 100% dont think about the result
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don't dip your pen in company ink »
Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink.
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drink from a firehose »
To take a small amount from an enormous, hard-to-manage quantity.
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drink off »
To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
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drink up »
Finish one's drink.
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everything and the kitchen sink »
Alternative form of everything but the kitchen sink.
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everything but the kitchen sink »
Almost everything, whether needed or not.
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everything happens for a reason »
All events are purposeful.Everything happens for a reason, so there is no such thing as failure. Mary-Kate OlsenPeople like to say "everything happens for a reason." If you repeat that in your head long enough that starts to sound like "anything can happen with a razor." Laura KightlingerI believe that everything happens for a reason, but I think it's important to seek out that reason - that's how we learn. Drew Barrymore
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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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flight of fancy »
An idea, narrative, suggestion, etc. which is extremely imaginative and which appears to be entirely unrealistic, untrue, or impractical; thinking which is very speculative.
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fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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forty winks »
Sleep, extra sleep, or a nap.
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gin and tonic »
alcoholic drink
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ginger beer »
soft drink
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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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gold standard »
A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold.
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goodbye cruel world »
A call said before taking a stiff drink, especially a shot of vodka.
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great minds think alike »
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.
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hair of the dog »
An alcoholic drink taken the morning after to cure a hangover or withdrawal symptoms.
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have one's head in the clouds »
To daydream; to think about matters other than the present reality.
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have one's head in the clouds »
To have fantastic or impractical dreams; to think impractically.
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here's to »
Denoting proposed salutation while drinking alcohol, toast.
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hit on »
To discover, pinpoint; to think up; to realize; to invent.
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hit the bottle »
To continually drink alcohol to excess, particularly in response to a setback.
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hit upon »
To think of; to invent; to realize.
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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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hook line and sinker »
completely
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hook, line and sinker »
Naively or unquestioningly.
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hot chocolate »
warm drink
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in one's right mind »
Sane, sensible, reasonable; thinking clearly.
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in the pink »
In very good health.
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in the pink »
Nude, naked.
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in the twinkling of an eye »
Circa 1598, William Shakespeare, "The Merchant Of Venice".
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in the twinkling of an eye »
Immediately; instantaneously.
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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jumped-up »
Describes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.
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kick the habit »
To recover from or quit an addiction or habit. For example, to quit smoking, drinking, burping, or drug addiction.
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knock back »
To drink an alcoholic beverage swiftly or often.
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knock down »
To drink fast.
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l'esprit de l'escalier »
The experience of thinking of a devastating rejoinder only after leaving the scene of the debate.
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lead someone down the garden path »
To deceive, hoodwink.
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lie back and think of England »
. "think of England" refers to the importance of children.
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lie back and think of England »
Used to preface any unpleasant but inevitable experience.
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link whore »
Someone who goes to great lengths to get other people to link to his/her website or blog.
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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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liquid courage »
Alcohol drunk to induce a feeling of courage in the drinker.
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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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lump together »
To put different items or groups together and treat them, or think of them as one single group.
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make a stink »
To complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.
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make an exhibition of oneself »
She had far too much to drink and made an exhibition of herself by flirting with everyone.
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mickey finn »
spiked drink
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mull over »
To think deeply about something; to ponder, deliberate or ruminate.
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new school »
A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.
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nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat »
The idea/proposed action is inconsequential to the current situation.
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not leave one's thoughts »
Said when one keeps thinking about something.
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nudge nudge wink wink »
A phrase added at the end of the sentence to hint that the speaker is referring to something else, euphemistically.
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off licence »
drinks shop
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off the wagon »
No longer maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from an undesirable habit, especially drinking alcohol.
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on a whim »
Done without thinking seriously about the consequences.
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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 brink »
Very nearly; imminent; close.
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one-track mind »
That said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.
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out of it »
Disoriented; not thinking clearly.
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peaches-and-cream »
Of facial complexion, smooth, with attractive yellow-pink coloring.
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pink slip »
An automobile roadworthiness inspection certificate.
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pink slip »
Notice of the termination of employment.
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poison »
A drink; liquor.
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pour out »
To serve a drink into a cup or glass.
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prop up the bar »
To spend time drinking alcohol at the bar in a pub.
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put back »
To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.
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rack one's brain »
To struggle to think of or remember something.
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raise a stink »
To complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.
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red ink »
A euphemism for financial loss.
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red mist »
Anger sufficient to cloud judgement, to stop clear thinking.
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reflect on »
To think carefully about something, and give it due consideration.
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reinvent the wheel »
To redo work unnecessarily when it has already been done satisfactorily; to rethink an already working system, technique, etc. in a pointless attempt to improve it.
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rose-colored glasses »
An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.
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rose-colored glasses »
Glasses that are tinted in a pink or rose shade.
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rose-coloured »
Having a pink colour.
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run off with »
To leave with someone with the intention of living with them or marrying them. Usually in secret because other people think it is wrong.
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see a man »
To go have a drink or to meet one's bootlegger.
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shoot oneself in the foot »
To act against one's own interests, e.g., by saying what one is really thinking.
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shrinking violet »
A very shy person, who avoids contact with others if avoidable.
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sink in »
Become clear in one's mind.
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sink one's teeth into »
To become involved in; particularly in an enthusiastic manner.
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sink or swim »
To fail or succeed, no matter what.
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slop bowl »
One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.
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socialized medicine »
A politically charged term used to contrast such systems with free market alternatives and emphasize the perceived link to socialism.
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splice the mainbrace »
To have a drink.
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staircase wit »
Thinking of an idea or course of action too late to use it effectively, or the tendency to do so.
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switch off »
To lose interest, and start thinking about something else.
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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 in »
To deceive; to hoodwink.
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think about »
To ponder.
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think better of it »
To change one's mind; especially to decide against.
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think of England »
To tolerate or endure bad sex. Used in conjunction with "I just lie on my back and.." "I just go through the motions and..." etc.
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think one's shit doesn't stink »
To be arrogant or snobbish; to feel superior to others.
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think over »
To ponder or reflect on a subject.
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think tank »
A group of which performs research and develops reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporations, interest groups, or government.
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think the world of »
To have a good opinion; to esteem; to admire.
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think through »
To fully consider an action, and understand all its consequences.
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think twice »
To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
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think up »
To create in one’s mind; to invent..
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three-martini lunch »
A leisurely, expensive, midday meal associated with drinking, which is tax-deductible because business is discussed.
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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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tickle pink »
To thoroughly delight or amuse; to elate.
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tickled pink »
Simple past tense and past participle of tickle pink.
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tie up »
link, connection
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tomorrow is another day »
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed
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twelve-ounce curls »
Drinking beer.
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two-fisted drinker »
Either someone who can handle their liquor well, or an alcoholic clutching a drink in each hand.
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under the impression »
Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.
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wade in »
To interrupt someone, or a situation, by doing or saying something abruptly, or forcefully, and usually without thinking about the consequences.
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wash down »
To help to swallow by drinking a liquid, after eating something, or taking a pill.
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wet one's whistle »
To have a drink; to quench one's thirst.
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whatever creams your twinkie »
Do what you will, whatever makes you happy.
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wine tosser »
A person who buys wine, but does not drink it.
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winkle out »
To acquire something or someone with difficulty.
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winkle out »
Tom managed to winkle the truth out of John eventually.
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wishful thinking »
Decision-making based on self-delusion.
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wishful thinking »
The illusion that what one would like is actually true.
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yell silently »
To think very strong thoughts, that one wishes to yell out loud but does not.
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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink »
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.
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you don't dip your pen in company ink »
One should avoid romantic relationships in the workplace.
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you don't dip your pen in the company's ink »
Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink.
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you don't dip your pen in the inkwell »
Alternative form of you don't dip your pen in company ink.
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zone out »
To stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing.
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