make a living »
To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.
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make a meal of »
To spend more time and energy on some task than it warrants; to make something overly complicated.
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out of nowhere »
In an unexpected or inexplicable manner of arrival or occurrence.
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pull the other one, it's got bells on »
The implication is that one leg has been pulled, and the joker will have more fun with the other one due to the bells.
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quantum mechanics »
Something overly complicated or detailed.
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rain check »
In social interactions, a polite way to turn down an invitation, with the implication one is simply postponing it and that another time would be acceptable.
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real job »
A job which requires the employee to, work regular hours for a consistent wage that often exceeds the provisions of applicable minimum wage legislation. A job that produces a living wage.
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Rome wasn't built in a day »
It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.
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