bite the bullet »
To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to continue moving forward.
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bounce back »
To recover from a negative without seemingly any damage.
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damned if one does and damned if one doesn't »
A dilemma where either choice results in a negative outcome.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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drop the ball »
To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
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give a shit »
To care, often used in the negative.
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go from zero to hero »
To change from negative outcome to positive outcome. To improve one's fortunes significantly.
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loaded word »
Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definition.
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no joy »
A negative outcome.
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peachy keen »
Extremely good, exactly right; all right. Often used in the negative or with an ironic or sarcastic connotation to mean the opposite.
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red letter day »
Usually very positive, sometimes very negative.
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see the forest for the trees »
To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the bigger picture, or the broader, more general situation. Generally used in the negative.
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smear campaign »
An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.
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so-called »
Same as above, without the negative connotation.
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take its toll »
To affect, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause destruction.
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tear away »
To remove oneself reluctantly; often expressed in the negative.
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time heals all wounds »
Negative feelings eventually erode away
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ups and downs »
Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows.
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walk it off »
To deal with an negative emotional event without complaint; to take it like a man.
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wear rose-colored glasses »
To see the positive in things while being oblivious to the negative.
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