go without saying »
To be obvious, apparent or clear, or already established.
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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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gongoozle »
To observe things idly.
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good job »
Well done; congratulations!.
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grand poobah »
A person who is important or high-ranking.
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grate »
A horizontal metal grille through which water, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.
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grease monkey »
A mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.
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greenwash »
A false or misleading picture of environmental friendliness used to conceal or obscure damaging activities.
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grind to a halt »
Coming to a standstill, or ceasing to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.
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gunboat diplomacy »
The pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power.
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hair-splitting »
The act of finding exceedingly small differences which are probably neither important nor noticeable to most people.
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hair-splittingly »
With exceedingly small differences which are probably neither important nor noticeable to most people.
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hard-nosed »
Guided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory.
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hatchet job »
A treatment which serves primarily to disparage its subject; a piece of criticism which aims to destroy a reputation.
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haul off »
To alter course so as to get farther away from an object.
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