under the weather »
Experiencing adversity.
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ups and downs »
Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows.
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valley of death »
Death; or a place or period where death is impending.
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valley of the shadow of death »
Valleys on earth one must walk through, that is, part of the human experience.
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wet behind the ears »
Inexperienced; not seasoned; new; just beginning.
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what doesn't kill you makes you stronger »
Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.
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wind back the clock »
Figuratively to return in time to an earlier period of history.
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work against the clock »
To work very quickly because you know you only have a very limited period of time to do something.
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work one's fingers to the bone »
Work especially hard, usually for an extended period.
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work spouse »
A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship having bonds similar to those of a marriage: special confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and unusual degree of honesty or openness.
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world-beater »
Someone or something superior to all others of its sort.
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yellow journalism »
Material published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
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yes man »
A person who always agrees with his employer or superior.
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your mileage may vary »
It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
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