grace period »
A length of time during which rules or penalties do not take effect or are withheld.
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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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guilt trip »
A feeling of shame or embarrassment, especially if self-indulgent, unwarranted, exaggerated or felt over a significant period of time.
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guilt trip »
Remarks intended to produce such a feeling.
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guinea pig »
A tailless rodent of the Cavia genus, with short ears and larger than a hamster; the species Cavia porcellus is often kept as a pet.
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gulp down »
To eat very quickly without chewing the food properly.
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gut factor »
Feelings about what feels right or wrong, good or bad. An inner persuasion that one may feel convinced is the appropriate decision.
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halcyon days »
A period of calm, often nostalgic: “halcyon days of yore”, “halcyon days of youth”..
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halcyon days »
Period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur.
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half a mind »
A moderate inclination.
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halfway decent »
Good - better than expected.
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hand it to somebody »
To give somebody credit or praise.
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hatchet man »
Someone who carries out brutal and unpleasant duties on behalf of another, such as firing dead wood employees.
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hate somebody's guts »
To despise; to hate intensely or passionately.
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haul somebody over the coals »
To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.
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