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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bring it weak »
To fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".
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cash in »
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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flat chat »
At maximum capability or speed.
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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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full blast »
Maximum capacity or effort.
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full speed ahead »
A command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.
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full speed ahead »
Maximum effort without reservations or delay.
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give 110%25 »
Make the maximum possible effort.
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go for the gold »
To attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.
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go large »
To enjoy oneself to the maximum.
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go the distance »
To participate in a boxing match for its maximum number of rounds.
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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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let-down »
A disappointment or anticlimax.
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nut-cutting time »
Time to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.
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