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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full tilt »
As quickly as possible; very rapidly.
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get out of Dodge »
To leave; in particular to leave a difficult or dangerous environment with all possible haste.
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give 110%25 »
Make the maximum possible effort.
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give it one's best shot »
To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.
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go all out »
To reserve nothing; to put forth all possible effort or resources.
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go for broke »
To try everything possible or do last thing possible in a final attempt.
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go the whole hog »
To do something as entirely or completely as possible; to reserve or hold back nothing.
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hard pressed »
Having or likely to have difficulty or to find a task almost impossible.
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hen's teeth »
Anything very rare or impossible to obtain is said to be like finding hen’s teeth.
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in the nick of time »
At the last possible moment; at the last minute.
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lift a finger »
To make minimal effort; to help as little as possible.
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live by the sword, die by the sword »
One who uses violence can expect a violent response. It is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.(figuratively) One can expect dire outcomes from any vice; used to convey poetic justice.
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make the most of »
To profit as much as possible from.
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meatball surgery »
A nickname for surgery that is meant to be performed rapidly to stabilize the patient as quickly as possible.
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needle in a haystack »
Something that is difficult or impossible to locate; something impossibly complex or intractable.
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no two ways about it »
No other possible action, choice or option.
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number one with a bullet »
Superlative; impossible to beat.
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one in the eye for »
An event or achievement which is unpleasant for someone, especially for those who considered it impossible or unwelcome; an annoyance.
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out of the question »
Impossible to even contemplate.
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piss up a rope »
To engage in futile or impossible activity.
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play hardball »
To use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused.
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point of no return »
The point in any journey, process, or sequence of events when it is no longer possible to reverse course or stop the process.
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put one's best foot forward »
To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.
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rock bottom »
The very lowest possible level.
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rule out »
To make something impossible.
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run the gamut »
To encompass the full range or variety possible.
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scratch the surface »
To barely begin; to see or do only a fraction of what is possible.
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shoot the moon »
To achieve the lowest score possible, such that the player is usually rewarded with bonus points.
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slippery as an eel »
So slippery that it is almost impossible to hold with one's hands.
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smoking gun »
Evidence, particularly of a crime, that is difficult or impossible to dispute.
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squaring the circle »
A hopeless or impossible task.
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swing for the fences »
To swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.
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the sky is the limit »
Nothing is impossible or out of reach
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the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak »
(proverbs) For much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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throw the book at »
To apply the harshest possible punishment to.
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to be the cat's whiskers »
To perform better than was generally supposed possible.
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to the gills »
Entirely or extremely; to the greatest degree possible.
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to the max »
To the maximum possible degree or extent.
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unring a bell »
To perform the impossible.
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up to eleven »
Beyond the maximum possible threshold.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.
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white hole »
A theoretically possible but physically highly unlikely singularity which would emit matter and energy; the antithesis of a black hole.
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you can't always get what you want »
It is not always possible to get what is wanted.
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you can't get a quart into a pint pot »
What is being discussed is not possible.They've asked me to get to New York by five o'clock, but you can't get a quart into a pint pot!
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you can't judge a book by its cover »
It is not possible to make reliable judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.
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you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear »
It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.
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you can't take it with you »
It is not possible to take one's material wealth to whatever world may await one after death.1900, E. Phillips Oppenheim, A Millionaire of Yesterday, ch. 6:"The clause which
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you can't teach an old dog new tricks »
It is impossible, or almost impossible, to change people's habits or traits or mindset.
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you're never too old to learn »
It is possible to learn new things, at any age; (implying) follow your desires and dreams
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your mileage may vary »
To express a possible difference in taste, "this is just my opinion, your opinion may be different".
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