April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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at home »
At ease, comfortable.
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bad news »
An irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.
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be there for »
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
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bed of roses »
A comfortable or luxurious position.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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breathe down someone's neck »
To follow someone too closely, making it uncomfortable for them.
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burst someone's bubble »
To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.
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cheek by jowl »
In close proximity; crammed uncomfortably close together.
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cold comfort »
C. 1594, William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, act 4, sc. 1.
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cold comfort »
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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comfort girl »
A sex slave; prostitute.
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comfort woman »
A woman forced, or supposedly recruited, into brothels by the Japanese occupation forces during World War II.
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creature comfort »
Any small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home.
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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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face up to »
To confront a condition or situation, typically one that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
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feather one's nest »
To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.
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glutton for punishment »
One persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.
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have it made »
To have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty; to have achieved a lifestyle characterized by good fortune and comfort.
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high on the hog »
Well off; living comfortably or extravagantly.
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hit one's stride »
To reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going.
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hit one's stride »
When walking or running, to reach a full or comfortable pace.
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home away from home »
A place in which one is as comfortable as one's actual home.
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ignorance is bliss »
Lack of knowledge results in happinessSometime you are more comfortable if you dont know something.
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made in the shade »
In a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living, or general well-being.
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nail biter »
A nervous or uncomfortable situation.
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no pain, no gain »
One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.
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not in Kansas anymore »
No longer in quiet and comfortable surroundings; in the big city.
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pain in the ass »
Something that causes discomfort or is otherwise troublesome.
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poison »
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism.
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settle in »
To get comfortable or established, as in a new place.
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shit-eating grin »
A broad smile indicating self-awareness that may suggest self-satisfaction, smugness, discomfort, or embarrassment.
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sitting pretty »
Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.
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slip into something a little more comfortable »
To wear something suitable to be stripped off by a lover.
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snug as a bug in a rug »
Very cosy and comfortable.
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soft touch »
A comfortable situation; an easy task or undemanding occupation, especially one which is comfortably remunerative.
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spring fever »
A feeling of laziness or listlessness associated with the arrival of the warm, comfortable weather of the spring season.
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stew in one's juices »
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.
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stir-crazy »
By extension, restless, uncomfortable, or impatient due to inactivity.
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take aback »
To surprise or shock; to discomfit.
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that's the way life is »
That is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything [1], page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption [2], ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.
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there's no place like home »
one feels the most comfortable at home
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there, there »
Conveys comfort; used to calm somebody urge somebody to relax, especially when the person is crying.
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twist in the wind »
To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure.
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twist in the wind »
To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.
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warm fuzzy »
A good impression; a feeling of comfort or trust.
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wolf in sheep's clothing »
Something harmful or problematic disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
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