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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born yesterday »
New, naive, innocent, inexperienced or easily deceived.
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boss about »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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boss around »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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bowl of cherries »
An enjoyable experience.
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bragging rights »
The prerogative to praise oneself for an accomplishment or for possession of a superior characteristic.
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cattle call »
An audition which is open to the public and thus draws a large number of applicants, many of whom are inexperienced.
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circular firing squad »
A political party or other group experiencing considerable disarray because the members are engaging in internal disputes and mutual recrimination.
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close up »
To shut a building or a business for a period of time.
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cold snap »
A period of exceptionally cold weather.
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collect dust »
To remain untouched and unused for a long period of time.
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come on »
To get one's period, start menstruating.
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cream in one's jeans »
To experience an orgasm while clothed; to be thoroughly excited or delighted.
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cut one's teeth »
To begin; to gain early experience.
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day and age »
A time period of years or more.
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deep end »
A situation where expertise or experience is required.
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do a slow burn »
To experience a gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration.
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don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs »
Don't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.
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down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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drink off »
To drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.
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end of the line »
Final cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.
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every cloud has a silver lining »
In every bad situation there is an element of good1881, National Academy of Code Administration (U.S.), Folio, page 417:Every cloud has a silver lining; but in the old-fashioned meeting-houses every cloud of hymnal melody generally had a nasal lining before the congregation...1887, Shakers, Religion, page 36:that "a little reserve and thou'lt fail surely," will prove to be true in our experience. Every cloud has a silver lining and so has every sorrow,1918, George Jean Nathan, Performing Arts, page 222:But the most popular attitude toward what we may call "sad" plays is the peculiar one of believing that, since every cloud has a silver lining,
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experience is the best teacher »
Lessons learned from experience are the most lasting.
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fall on »
To experience; to suffer; to fall upon.
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fall upon »
To fall on; to experience; to suffer.
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find one's feet »
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
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first among equals »
A person or position that if formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.
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flog a dead horse »
To attempt to get extra work out of a ship's crew during the dead horse period.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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full of oneself »
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.
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get a load of »
To experience someone or something, especially by looking or listening.
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get off one's high horse »
To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.
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get one's feet wet »
To begin gaining experience; To take a risk and try something new.
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go down the wrong way »
To swallow food or drink so that it goes down the wrong tube in one's throat and makes one cough or for a short period lose one's breath or choke.
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go through hell »
To have a miserable experience.
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go through the mill »
To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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grace period »
A length of time during which rules or penalties do not take effect or are withheld.
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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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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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hard-nosed »
Guided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory.
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have a fit »
To experience an epileptic seizure.
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have been around »
To be experienced in worldly matters; to be seasoned, not naive.
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head start »
A factor conducive to superiority and success.
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heat wave »
A period of exceptionally hot weather.
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high ground »
A position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.
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high horse »
An appearance or sense of smug superiority.
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horse's mouth »
Source; someone who directly experienced or witnessed something.
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in clover »
In a condition of prosperity.
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in the long run »
After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.
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in this day and age »
In the current time period of years.
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join the club »
An expression of sympathy for a shared experience.
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jumped-up »
Describes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.
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keep one's eye on the ball »
My ethos has always been to be very straight with people, tell it as it is. It doesn't often make people happy but I found that over a period of time it's better to be that way. So being straight, also being very focused on your objectives, keep your eye on the ball and not get deflected away from it.
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kiss up »
To pay false flattery to another, particularly a superior at work, in order to get special attention.
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l'esprit de l'escalier »
The experience of thinking of a devastating rejoinder only after leaving the scene of the debate.
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leap year »
Period of 366 days
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level up »
To progress to the next level of player character stats and abilities. Often used in role-playing games when the character has aquired enough experience points.
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lie back and think of England »
Used to preface any unpleasant but inevitable experience.
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life of Riley »
An ideal life of carefree prosperity and contentment.
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long run »
An extended period of time.
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lose face »
To lose the respect of others, to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.
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lose the number of one's mess »
To die, to perish.
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lower the boom »
To use one's superior physical strength; clobber.
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luck out »
To experience great luck; to be extremely fortunate or lucky.
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man of few words »
A man who doesn't speak much, or speaks only for a short period of time.
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miss out »
To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed.
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moral high ground »
A position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.
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no ifs, ands, or buts »
Period; exactly so; without modification, limitation, or addendum.
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old hand »
A person who is experienced at a certain activity.
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old hat »
Something with which one is very familiar, or in which one is experienced or skilled.
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old money »
The imperial system of measurement, as opposed to the metric system.
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old school »
Characteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.
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on one's watch »
During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.
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on the wane »
In a period of decrease or decline.
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one's days are numbered »
Some period of time, such as a term of employment or a lifetime, is coming to an end.
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out of luck »
Experiencing a temporary misfortune.
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out of the woods »
Out of peril; likely to recover or prevail over trouble; finished with the worst or most threatening part of a problem or illness.
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outsider »
A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.
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over one's head »
Performing at a level greatly superior to one's usual level of performance.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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pay the piper »
To pay a monetary debt or experience unfavorable consequences, especially when the payment or consequences are inevitable in spite of attempts to avoid them.
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peaches and cream »
A very enjoyable experience.
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pickle »
A difficult situation, peril.
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pre-war »
Describing the period before a war.
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pre-war »
Describing the period before the outbreak of World War II in 1939.
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prime of life »
The period of one's mature life when one is at a peak of health and performance.
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proverbs come in pairs »
Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs.1979, Irving Howe, John Hollander, David Bromwich, Literature as Experience: An Anthology, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, ISBN 0155511130, page 325:Sometimes proverbs come in pairs, the first one providing the context, the second, the revision.
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pull oneself together »
To become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused.
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put to the test »
To test something or someone; to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.
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quick-and-dirty »
Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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rainy day »
A difficult period of need, when things do not go right.
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rough sledding »
A difficult period of time.
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rule of thumb »
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.
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rum go »
An odd affair; a surprising event; a confusing experience; a queer thing.
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rush hour »
busy travel period
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salad years »
The inexperienced, youthful prime of an individual, group, organization or entity.
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school of hard knocks »
An education consisting of real-world experiences, especially harsh experiences.
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second childhood »
The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.
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sell-by date »
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
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shroud »
One of the two annular plates at the periphery of a water wheel, which form the sides of the buckets; a shroud plate.
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sleep on »
To consider after a period of sleep, implying a decision will be made the next day.
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smell the barn »
To experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome, like a livestock animal at day's end returning to its barn.
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sow one's wild oats »
To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior, particularly sexually; Often used in reference to young adults or to the recently divorced.
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stand the test of time »
To remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.
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stew in one's juices »
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.
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summer and winter »
To spend extended periods of time with; to test.
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test bed »
Any venue, setup, etc. used for experimentation, testing, proving a concept, etc.
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that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger »
Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.
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the calm before the storm »
A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.
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the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get »
(vulgar) The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.1971, Allen Churchill, The Literary Decade, ISBN 9780135375228:Years later she expressed her disillusionment with sex by saying, "The fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."1999, Ben Sonnenberg, Lost Property: Memoirs and Confessions of a Bad Boy, ISBN 9781582430454, p. 93:Maitland got drunk at his parties and threw his arm around you and pulled you over to his wife and made you look down her dress, saying, "The trouble with marriage is that the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."2008, Joseph Heywood, Blue Wolf In Green Fire, ISBN 9781599213590, p. 63:"I can't believe a little pussy got me into dis mess." "Shit happens," Service said. "Sometimes the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get."
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think one's shit doesn't stink »
To be arrogant or snobbish; to feel superior to others.
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tide over »
To support or sustain someone, especially financially, for a limited period.
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time off »
A period of time where one is not required to work.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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trick of the trade »
A shortcut or other quick, or very effective way of doing things, that professional workers learn from experience.
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tried and true »
Well-established and tested; known to work or succeed based on extensive experience.
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trip balls »
Experiencing severe drug-induced hallucinatory trip.
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twist in the wind »
To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time.
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under one's belt »
Already done; within one's experience; practiced.
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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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