apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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as best one can »
In the best possible way, given the circumstances.
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at the top of one's lungs »
Possible.
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be the way to go »
Represent the best of all possible options or courses of action; pre-eminate over all other choices or alternatives.
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but then »
Then again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.
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by hook or by crook »
By any means possible; one way or another.
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camel through the eye of a needle »
Hyperbole to illustrate that something is almost impossible to do or to happen.
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catch-as-catch-can »
Intermittent; only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself.
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chase a rainbow »
To pursue something illusory, impractical, or impossible.
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cherry-pick »
To pick out the best, or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.
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cut it fine »
To achieve something at the last possible moment, or with no margin for error.
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do one's damnedest »
To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.
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do one's darnedest »
To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.
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fight tooth and nail »
To use every means possible to overcome a difficult opposition.
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fire on all cylinders »
To operate as effectively as possible.
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