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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answer back »
To reply to a question at a later time.
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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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buried treasure »
Something, having been concealed for a long time, which later is found and is profitable.
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flipside »
Later or tomorrow.
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for the time being »
Temporarily; until later.
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give hostage to fortune »
To take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.
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hold out »
To set something aside or save it for later.
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late bloomer »
A person who lives a child's life comparatively later than their peers.
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late bloomer »
A person who reaches puberty comparatively later than their peers.
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long shot »
A master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene into which the closeups will be edited later.
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move the goal posts »
To unilaterally change the rules, or terms of an agreement, especially in an unfair or underhand way.
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on the cuff »
On credit, with payment to be made later.
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one-hit wonder »
A musical performer or musical group known for a single hit song, especially after failing at later attempts at success.
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put forward »
To change the time in a time zone to a later time.
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