a cat may look at a king »
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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a cut above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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a notch above »
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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as long as »
While; for some period of time.
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babe in the woods »
A person who is innocent, naive, inexperienced, or helpless.
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baby blues »
Period and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.
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bag of rations »
A fussy or overly zealous military superior.
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bankers' hours »
The period between 10am and 3pm.
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baptism by fire »
A trying ordeal that was not experienced before.
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be there for »
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
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been there, done that »
An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is now bored.
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been to the rodeo »
Exposed to conmen and hucksters; experienced.
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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all »
Having experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.
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blink of an eye »
A very short period of time; quickly.
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