a riddle wrapped up in an enigma »
Something very mysterious and hidden.
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a stopped clock is right twice a day »
A normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.
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albatross »
A long-term impediment, burden, or curse.
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bridge »
Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit.
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brush up »
To review; to improve an existing but rusty or under-developed skill.
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built like a brick shithouse »
Of a person, with an exceptionally well-developed chest.
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bush telegraph »
A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.
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chopped liver »
A Jewish food made by frying liver and onions in schmaltz.
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chopped liver »
A person or object which is not worthy of being noticed; someone or something insignificant.
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close down »
To surround someone, as to impede their movement.
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come of age »
To mature, or become fully developed.
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cry for help »
In her second year at the school Alexis stopped doing her homework and would often scribble on walls. Her teachers wondered whether this was a cry for help, or if she was simply misbehaving.
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damn the torpedoes »
Used to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action.
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don't take any wooden nickels »
Do not permit yourself be cheated or duped; do not be naive.
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drop the gloves »
To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute.
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