showstopper »
A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive reaction strong enough to pause the production.
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so-called »
So named; called by such a name, with a very strong connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.
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suck in »
To cause someone to become slowly more and more involved in a business or situation that is often not to that person's liking.
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suck into »
To cause someone to become slowly more and more involved in a business or situation that is often not to that person's liking.
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surprise surprise »
An indication that the unsurprising happened, especially contrary to someone's hopes or assertions.
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tell all »
To reveal everything, particularly information that is normally withheld.
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the more things change, the more they stay the same »
A proverb making the observation that turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.
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there but for the grace of God go I »
A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing/kindness/luck bestowed by fate or the Divine.Man's fate is in God's hands.More generally, our fate is not entirely in our own hands.
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tuits »
Virtual tokens for an amount of time or attention that a particular issue would need to resolve.
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watch this space »
An indication that a development will follow.
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wishful thinking »
The illusion that what one would like is actually true.
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you can hang your hat on that »
It's something to put faith in, to rely upon or trust (when used in a positive connotation).
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