bad money drives out good »
Debased coinage (with low levels of precious metals) replaces purer coinage (with higher levels of precious metals).(metaphorically) Mediocre talent drives away real talent.
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beyond one's pay grade »
Beyond one's level of authority.
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break new ground »
To begin excavating and levelling earth for a new building, or, originally, for cultivation.
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bush league »
A low-ranking or inferior level among groups, professions, organizations, etc.
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bush league »
A professional sports association at the lower levels of minor league organization.
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catch up »
get level with
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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even keel »
A situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.
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even up »
To make even; to make level
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filter down »
Of a liquid; to move slowly down to lower substrate levels.
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filter down »
Of information, or resources; to move slowly down to lower levels of an organisation, or population.
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full tilt boogie »
At the most extreme level.
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get a handle on »
To build or acquire a basic level of understanding or control.
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get by »
To subsist; to succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimum level.
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get one's foot in the door »
To initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
