abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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balancing act »
A performance that involves balancing things precariously and suspensefully.
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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all »
Having experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.
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cradle robber »
A person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger or who employs or otherwise engages a young person for a purpose inappropriate for his or her age.
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crank up »
To start something mechanical, an act that often used to involve cranking.
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elephant in the room »
A problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
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fair game »
A game that is fair, that does not involve cheating etc.
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fifteen minutes of fame »
A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.
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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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forbidden fruit »
Illicit pleasure; something that one should not take or get involved with, such as an another person's spouse.
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get carried away »
To become excessively involved, to take something too far.
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get down to business »
To become involved with something work-related.
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go out with »
Date, be involved in a romantic relationship with.
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good fences make good neighbors »
It is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.
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heaven helps those who help themselves »
A maxim encouraging people to get involved in their own problems.
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