a penny saved is a penny earned »
A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime
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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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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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better an egg today than a hen tomorrow »
It is better to have a sure thing now than a possibility of more later.
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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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God works in mysterious ways »
Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...
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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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put the clock forward »
To change the time in a time zone to a later time.
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rain check »
To provide a service at a later date.
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rain cheque »
Any voucher or note issued by a store to allow a customer to get a special or sale price later if an item is out of stock.
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see you later »
A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.
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shit or get off the pot »
To choose between taking action now, or foregoing the opportunity until a later date.
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shoot first and ask questions later »
To act boldly.
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shoot first and ask questions later »
To take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.
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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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the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get »
(vulgar) The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.1971, Allen Churchill, The Literary Decade, ISBN 9780135375228:Years later she expressed her disillusionment with sex by saying, "The fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."1999, Ben Sonnenberg, Lost Property: Memoirs and Confessions of a Bad Boy, ISBN 9781582430454, p. 93:Maitland got drunk at his parties and threw his arm around you and pulled you over to his wife and made you look down her dress, saying, "The trouble with marriage is that the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."2008, Joseph Heywood, Blue Wolf In Green Fire, ISBN 9781599213590, p. 63:"I can't believe a little pussy got me into dis mess." "Shit happens," Service said. "Sometimes the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."
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those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay »
(archaic) One should take immediate advantage of an opportunity that may not be available later.
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