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a camel is a horse designed by a committee »    An expression critical of committees

a cat may look at a king »    Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior

a house is not a home »    A home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere.

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step »    even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point

a man's home is his castle »    (US) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security

a penny saved is a penny earned »    A maxim for thrift that says that money not spent may be spent later, or may earn interest in the meantime

a picture paints a thousand words »    A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.1971, David Gates (of Bread), If, from Manna album:If a picture paints a thousand wordsThen why can't I paint you;The words will never showThe you I've come to know.1989, Alan Kay, quoted in K?o-tung Huang, Timothy D. Huang, Introduction to Chinese, Japanese and Korean Computing, World Scientific, ISBN 9971506645, p. 9:Most human beings, no matter how familiar they are with abstract symbols, respond to voice and images better than written language. In other words, A picture paints a thousand words.2006, Paul Shakespeare, Building a Dune Buggy: The Essential Manual, ISBN 1904788734, p. 52:See accompanying diagram: a picture paints a thousand words, and all that!

a pull of the hair for being unfair »    The general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".

a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down »    An otherwise unpleasant situation can be pleasant when a pleasant aspect is deliberately introduced.1999, Eli Yassif, The Hebrew Folktale: History, Genre, Meaning, Indiana University Press, ISBN 0253335833, page 372,One is known as the "sweetening parable," that is to say a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Thus, when the aim is to preach to the people, to guide them along the "bitter," arduous path of upholding burdensome precepts and prohibitions, a tale can lighten the load, make the "medicine" easier "to swallow."2001, Maureen Reagan, First Father, First Daughter: A Memoir, Little, Brown, ISBN 0316736368, page 319,It put some fun into the tedious business of preparing for a presidential debate. A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, right?2004, John Hoover, How to Work for an Idiot: Survive & Thrive... Without Killing Your Boss, Career Press, ISBN 1564147045, page 11,If a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, a barrel of laughs can wash down the big pills you might need to swallow.

according to »    In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.

account for »    To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.

act out »    To express one's feelings through disruptive actions.

ad fontes »    Go to the sources: An expression emphasizing the importance of conducting fundamental research and of consulting primary sources.

against the clock »    In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.

ahead of one's time »    Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.

air bed »    inflatable mattress

all one's eggs in one basket »    Devoting all of one’s resources to one thing.

all talk and no cider »    All talk and no results.

an apple a day »    Healthy eating and living using traditional temperate-zone fresh foods.

an Englishman's home is his castle »    (UK) a proverbial expression of personal privacy and security

an offer one can't refuse »    An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.

angle for »    To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means. Political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.

answer back »    To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.

answer for »    To be held responsible for.

any press is good press »    Being mentioned in the media is beneficial to the subject because it gets publicity.

anything goes »    There are no rules or restrictions.

Apa Sâmbetei »    "for nothing", "to no result", or that what you have done was destroyed or is rendered useless after you finish it.

Après-ski »    A place "after skiing". Typically a bar or pub where people go after a day on the slopes to ease off and meet other people.

are your ears burning »    Said of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.

arm candy »    An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.

as far as »    With respect to; as relates to.

as is »    In its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.

as yet »    Up to the present; thus far.

asleep at the switch »    Neglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.

assume the mantle »    To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.

at home »    In one's place of residence.

at rest »    Not moving; stationary.

baby blues »    Period and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.

back down »    To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.

back off »    To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.

bad egg »    Someone whose behaviour is reprehensible or irresponsible; a rogue.

bad taste in one's mouth »    A feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.

baggage »    In a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.

bail out »    To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail money.

bail out »    To rescue, especially financially.

balancing act »    An effort to manage many conflicting or competing items or interests.

balls up »    Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ball up.

bang straw »    A nick name for a thresher, but applied to all the servants of a farmer.

bare one's teeth »    Of an animal, to show one's teeth as a sign of aggression.

bare one's teeth »    To show one's aggression.

barn burner »    Any successful or impressive event.

basket case »    One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic or stress.

bat an eyelash »    To react in any slight way; to respond.

bat an eyelid »    To react in any slight way; to respond.

be around »    To be alive, existent, or present.

be had up »    To be accused of, or arrested for a criminal act.

be left holding the baby »    To be left with the responsibility of resolving a problem.

be off »    To be working against a present or former addiction to.

be on the edge of one's seat »    To be in suspense; to wait eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.

be still my heart »    Calm down, this situation is too exciting or overly distressing.

be the way to go »    Represent the best of all possible options or courses of action; pre-eminate over all other choices or alternatives.

bear down »    To press down on someone.

bear hug »    wrestling hold

beat a dead horse »    To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.

beat up »    To cause by some other means, injuries comparable to the result of being beaten up.

bed down »    To put an animal to rest for the night.

bee in one's bonnet »    Something of particular interest or concern; an obsession.

been there, done that, bought the T-shirt »    Expresses the speaker's complete familiarity with a situation, with overtones of cynicism or exhaustion.

beggars can't be choosers »    (proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts.

behind its time »    Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.

behind the counter »    Of drugs, dispensed by a pharmacist without needing a doctor's prescription or other form of compliance.

bells and whistles »    Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.

bench jockey »    A baseball term for a player, coach or manager who is annoying and distracts opposition players and umpires from his team's dugout bench with verbal repartee.

bend the truth »    To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.

best laid plans »    A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.

better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness »    In the face of bad times or hopelessness, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response than to complain about the situation.

bigger fish to fry »    A higher valued result or target to reach.

bigger fish to fry »    A much more pressing issue to attend to.

birds of a feather »    People having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.

bit on the side »    Secondary lover, mistress.

bite i gresset »    To bite the dust, to die.

bite i gresset »    To loose.

bite me »    An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.

blame Canada »    A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.

blimp out »    To become fat or fatter, especially as a result of excessive eating.

blood is thicker than water »    Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.1866, Anthony Trollope, The Belton Estate, ch. 30,Blood is thicker than water, is it not? If cousins are not friends, who can be?circa 1915, Lucy Fitch Perkins, The Scotch Twins, ch. 5,The old clans are scattered now, but blood is thicker than water still, and you're welcome to the fireside of your kinsman!

blow away »    Flabbergast; scintillate; impress greatly.

blow away »    To be dispersed as a result of being blown.

blow off »    To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.

blow off steam »    To rant or shout in order to relieve stress; to vent.

blue devils »    Low spirits; depression.

blue note »    Notes added to the major scale for expressive quality in jazz and blues music, particularly the flatted third, fifth and seventh.

bluewash »    To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.

bog standard »    Especially plain, ordinary, or unremarkable; having no special, excess or unusual features; plain vanilla.

bone up »    To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »    Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.

bottle up »    Keep suppressed and hidden.

bottom line »    The summary or result; the most important information; the upshot; the net-net.

bow out »    To resign, or leave, with one's credibility still intact.

brass ring »    Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.

break even »    To stay the same; to neither advance nor regress.

break out »    To bring out, use, or present.

break the bank »    To exhaust one's financial resources.

breath of fresh air »    Something relieving, refreshing, or new.

bring round »    To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.

broad shoulders »    The ability to take criticism, or accept responsibility.

broken-hearted »    Alternative spelling of brokenhearted. Feeling depressed, despondent, or hopeless, especially over losing a love.

brown bag »    A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.

bugger off »    An expression of disagreement or disbelief.

bump and grind »    A combination of movements resembling such a dance, as in road racing, whitewater kayaking, or exercising; any activity involving prolonged jarring or shaking.

busy work »    Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.

by leaps and bounds »    Rapidly. Said of making progress.

by one's own hand »    As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.

by the book »    In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.

by-the-book »    Adhering strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.

call 'em as one sees 'em »    To candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.

call it even »    To declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.

calling card »    A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.

calls for »    Requires; needs to

can of worms »    A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious, but not necessarily complex.

carpe diem »    seize the day, make the most of today, enjoy the present

carry away »    To break under sudden pressure of violent wind.

carry someone's water »    To do someone's bidding; to serve someone's interests.

carry the can »    To take responsibility, especially in a challenging situation.

catbird seat »    Expression used to describe an enviable position, often one of great advantage.

catch-as-catch-can »    Intermittent; only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself.

caucus race »    The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, esp. presidential; a primary election via caucus.

center field »    A central role in some activity that requires speed.

ceterum censeo »    A formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.

champ at the bit »    To bite the bit, especially when restless.

che sara sara »    Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1892 March 17, Cigarette,

che sera sera »    Used to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1604, Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus:Why then belike we must sin, / And so consequently die. / Aye, we must die an everlasting death. / What doctrine call you this ? Che, sera, sera: / What will be*, shall be; Divinity adieu. / These Metaphysics of Magicians, / And necromantic books, are heavenly.

cheese down »    To coil the tail of a rope on deck so as to present a neat appearance.

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.

children should be seen and not heard »    Children should behave well and be quiet, especially in the presence of adults.

clamp down on »    To take measures to stop something; to put an end to.

clean house »    To reform by removing undesirable personnel and procedures.

climb the walls »    To behave in a distressed or frantic manner; to feel very agitated.

climbing the walls »    Present participle of climb the walls.

clout list »    A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.

cock a snook »    To spread one hand, place the thumb on the nose and wriggle some of the fingers as a gesture of disrespect.

cold comfort »    Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.

cold shoulder »    A deliberate act of disrespect; a slight or snub.

collect one's thoughts »    To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.

come about »    To tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.

come across »    To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.

come along »    To progress; to make progress.

come down to us »    To survive to the present day; to be extant in some form.

come on »    A statement or sometimes action reflecting sexual or relational interest.

come on »    To progress, to develop.

come on »    An expression of encouragement.

come on »    An expression of disbelief.

come out »    To end up or result.

come out in the wash »    Of problems or difficulties, to work out, resolve, or become understood eventually and naturally.

come to terms »    To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.

come up »    To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly; to come to attention, present itself.

common ground »    A characteristic or interest shared by multiple people or systems.

company »    In legal context, an entity that manufactures or sells products , or provides services as a commercial venture. A corporation.

company »    In non-legal context, any business, without respect to incorporation.

consume mass quantities »    To use large amounts of any resource.

conversation piece »    interesting object

coop up »    To confine in a restricted place or situation.

corner the market »    To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.

cramp someone's style »    To restrict someone's free actions, or to give the impression of such.

cross paths »    To be, by chance, in the same physical place at the same time, as a result of two completely separate journeys.

cross the aisle »    Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.

cross the floor »    Of a member of a parliament, to resign from one's political party and join another party, resulting in moving from one's currently assigned desk or seat in the legislative chamber to a new desk or seat physically located with the other members of one's new party.

cruising for a bruising »    Following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself.

crush out »    To force out or separate by pressure.

cry all the way to the bank »    To be happy due to the receipt of money, although expressing sorrow about the cause of such receipt.

cry someone a river »    To weep profusely or excessively in the presence of another person.

cup of tea »    Whatever suits or interests one.

curveball »    A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve".

cut of one's jib »    Someone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..

cut off one's nose to spite one's face »    To harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.

cut up »    To aggressively move in front of another vehicle.

cut up »    distress greatly

damned if one does and damned if one doesn't »    A dilemma where either choice results in a negative outcome.

damson jam »    fruit preserve

dawn of a new day »    A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning point.

dead »    Without interest to one of the senses; dull; flat.

dead ringer »    Someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another.

dead to rights »    With sufficient evidence to establish responsibility definitively.

deafening silence »    A silence, or a lack of any response, that signifies disapproval or lack of any enthusiasm.

desperate times call for desperate measures »    In adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.

desperate times require desperate measures »    Alternative form of desperate times call for desperate measures.

die »    Followed by for. Often expressing wider contextual motivations, though sometimes indicating direct causes.

diplomatic flu »    An illness feigned by one or more government officials or other public figures as an excuse for an absence really based on political reasons.

disc jockey »    radio presenter

do drugs »    To abuse an illegal drug or drugs, especially as a result of chemical addiction.

Do the best and live the rest »    First do your work with your 100% dont think about the result

does a bear shit in the woods »    Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.

dog and pony show »    Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.

dog my cats »    Used as a mild oath, or as an expression of astonishment.

don't look at me »    A response indicating that one is not willing or able to perform a task.

don't put all your eggs in one basket »    Don't dedicate all your resources into one thing.

don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs »    Don't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.

done deal »    An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.

double booked »    Of a single resource, reserved for two different users at the same time.

down on one's luck »    Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.

drag one's feet »    To procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.

drain the swamp when up to one's neck in alligators »    (idiomatic) When performing a long and complex task, and when you've gotten utterly immersed in secondary and tertiary unexpected tangential subtasks, it's easy to lose sight of the initial objective. This sort of distraction can be particularly problematic if the all-consuming subtask or sub-subtask is not, after all, particularly vital to the original, primary goal, but ends up sucking up time and resources (out of all proportion to its actual importance) only because it seems so urgent.

dress down »    To scold.

dress down »    To wear casual or informal clothes.

dress up »    To wear smart clothes for an occasion.

dress up »    To wear fancy dress or a costume.

dress up »    To decorate; to prettify.

dress up »    To present in a favorable light.

dressed to the nines »    Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.

dressing-down »    A reprimand or rarely, a thrashing.

drop the ball »    To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

dumb down »    To become simpler in expression or content; to become unacceptably simplistic.

easy come, easy go »    Easily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss.

easy street »    A carefree situation or lifestyle, especially as resulting from possession of wealth.

eat one's hat »    Used in a result clause to express disbelief in the conditional clause proposition.

eat one's young »    To betray a constituent or charge out of self-serving interests or desperation; savaging.

eat out »    To dine at a restaurant or such public place.

economical with the truth »    Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.

enough to make the angels weep »    Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.

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,

every king needs a queen »    Every man needs a woman to be with for the rest of his life.

every time »    Used to express a strong preference for something.

execution style »    Resembling an execution; with the victim aware, but unable to defend himself or resist.

f** it »    An expression of frustration.

f** it »    An expression of great indifference or nonchalance.

f** someone over »    To exploit somebody in a way which result in an advantage to oneself, at the cost of the other party gaining a considerable disadvantage.

f** this »    The phrase emphatically diminishes the activity or event referred to and expresses that the speaker will have no more to do with it.

face to face »    In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

factotum »    A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.

facts on the ground »    A euphemism, similar to fait accompli, used as an oblique way of saying that discussions over the possession of a given piece of territory has been rendered moot by the presence of military forces.

fair enough »    An expression used to concede a point; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.

fall behind »    To be progressively below average in performance.

fall by the wayside »    To fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out.

fall for »    To be fooled; to walk into a trap or respond to a scam or trick.

fall on one's sword »    To resign from a job or other position of responsibility, especially when pressured to do so.

false friend »    A word in a foreign language bearing a deceptive resemblance to a word in one's own language.

fashion plate »    A person who dresses in especially stylish fashions.

fat lip »    A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.

fat of the land »    The greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.

feather one's nest »    To achieve benefits, especially financial ones, by taking advantage of the opportunities with which one is presented; to amass a comfortable amount of personal wealth.

feel for »    To express sympathy for, to sympathise with.

fence in »    To restrict freedom.

fight fire with fire »    To respond to an attack with a similar or identical method.

fight fires »    To deal with urgent matters and minor emergencies rather than longer-term work.

fight off »    To resist, particularly an infection or an emotion.

filter down »    Of information, or resources; to move slowly down to lower levels of an organisation, or population.

fine print »    The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.

fire away »    To begin to talk or present information quickly.

fishtail »    The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.

fit to be tied »    Very agitated or distressed; enraged.

fix someone's wagon »    To punish someone; to cause injury, distress, or inconvenience for someone.

flower »    An inflorescence that resembles a flower, but actually contains many small florets, such as a sunflower.

flower »    The best examples or representatives of a group.

flutter in the dovecote »    A disturbance, usually one caused within a prescribed group of people.

flutter in the dovecote »    I further argued that the principal cause for the political deadlock that persisted for thirty years after the guns fell silent was Israeli intransigence rather than Arab intransigence. The appearance of the first wave of revisionist studies excited a great deal of interest and controversy in the media and more than a flutter in the academic dovecote. — Israel Confronts Its Past.

fly the freak flag »    To behave in a unconventional or unrestrained manner; to exhibit the uninhibited side of one's personality.

fly-by-night »    A creatures which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.

fly-by-night »    Businesses that appear and disappear rapidly, or that give an impression of transience.

footloose and fancy free »    Able to do as one pleases, unconstrained by social ties or responsibilities.

for all intents and purposes »    For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.

for crying out loud »    Expresses frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.

for f**'s sake »    An expression of anger or frustration.

for goodness' sake »    This interjection expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance.

for goodness' sake »    This interjection expresses surprise or amazement.

for heaven's sake »    Expresses frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.

for keeps »    To compete seriously, with a strong resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business.

for Pete's sake »    Expresses frustration, exasperation, annoyance.

for the love of »    Used to form interjections expressing exasperation.

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."

fountain of youth »    Anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality or to restore a youthful appearance.

fourth estate »    Journalism or journalists considered as a group; the Press.

freak flag »    Unconventional or unrestrained behavior; extreme, nonconformist views; the side of one's personality which harbors a tendency toward such behavior or such views.

fresh legs »    Somebody who has yet to play in a match, and therefore has plenty of energy.

fresh off the boat »    Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of his or her new environment.

fresh out of »    Of someone who has recently left one stage of life to begin another.

fresh start »    A new beginning, without prejudices.

friend with benefits »    A friendship with no reserves when it comes to the release of shared sexual tension thus leading to sexual fraternization.

frig it »    An expression of frustration similar to, but not as coarse as f** it.

fudge the issue »    Adopt a solution to a specific problem which does not address the larger, more general problem of which the specific problem is an instance.

full of beans »    Incorrect; uninformed; exaggerating or expressing falsehood.

full of oneself »    Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.

full speed ahead »    Maximum effort without reservations or delay.

game face »    The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.

gapers' block »    A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.

garbage in, garbage out »    (computing, information technology) If input data is not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.1963, Raymond Crowley, "Robot Tax Collector Seeks Indications of 'Fudging'," Times Daily (Alabama, USA), 1 April (retrieved 26 July 2010):Officials explained that the quality of the computer's work depends on the quality of the data fed into it. Neil Hoke, administrative assistant to Stewart, quoted an adage of computer men: "Garbage in, garbage out."2008, Roger K. Lewis, "'In Architectural Design, Brains and Talent Trump the Best Software," Washington Post, 19 July (retrieved 26 July 2010):The old caveat "GIGO"

get a room »    A jocular or sarcastic expression commanding a couple to stop displaying affection in public, and to rent a hotel or motel room to continue amorous activities in private.

get fresh »    To flirt.

get one's wires crossed »    To get confused or mixed up; to make a mistake.

get stuck »    To be unable to make progress.

give as good as one gets »    To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.

give face »    To honor; to pay respect.

give somebody a piece of one's mind »    To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction.

give somebody the cold shoulder »    To snub, resist or reject somebody; to regard somebody distantly.

give the time of day »    To acknowledge somebody; to give somebody any respect or attention.

glutton for punishment »    One persistent in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.

go all out »    To reserve nothing; to put forth all possible effort or resources.

go apeshit »    To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.

go Dutch »    To pay for one's own food and bills, or split the cost, when eating at a restaurant or going out for entertainment.

go figure »    Expresses perplexity, confusion, surprise, or puzzlement.

go for the gold »    To attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.

go in for »    To have an interest in or approve of something.

go mad »    Used to indicate that the second verb represents an action that is out of character.

go off the boil »    To lose interest; to pall.

go over »    To create a response or impression.

go places »    To make progress or achieve success.

go public »    Make public, announce publicly or to the press.

go round in circles »    To repeatedly do the same thing; without making any progress.

go the whole hog »    To do something as entirely or completely as possible; to reserve or hold back nothing.

go to sleep »    An expression used to dismiss an extremely foolish statement, or to dismiss somebody that one does not feel like talking to.

go to the mattresses »    To go to war; to use ruthless tactics; to act without restraint.

God works in mysterious ways »    Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.Expressing that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways - maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...

good luck with that »    An expression wishing someone success in an unlikely enterprise.

greasy spoon »    An inexpensive diner or other informal restaurant, especially one specializing in frying or grilling.

greener pastures »    Any place or condition that is more favorable or beneficial.

grind to a halt »    Coming to a standstill, or ceasing to be productive or make progress, due to an obstacle.

grow cold »    To wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.

half nelson »    wrestling hold

hand in »    To give something to a responsible person.

hard cheese »    Expressed to someone suffering misfortune.

hard feelings »    Resentment, anger.

hard lines »    Expressed to someone suffering misfortune.

hard pressed »    Having or likely to have difficulty or to find a task almost impossible.

harden »    To become or make a thing resistant or less sensitive.

harden someone's heart »    To make someone more resistant to something.

haul somebody over the coals »    To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.

have an axe to grind »    To have a dispute, resentment, or grudge, sometimes with a disposition to act on that resentment covertly; to have a bias; to take issue with something.

have one's head in the clouds »    To daydream; to think about matters other than the present reality.

have one's name on it »    To be reserved for someone.

have the blues »    To be depressed, to have a low morale.

hear, hear »    Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.

herd cats »    To attempt to control those resistant to control.

high road »    A course of action which is honorable, dignified, or respectable.

hind tit »    An inferior source of food or other resources.

his back is up »    He is offended or angry; an expression or idea taken from a cat; that animal, when angry, always raising its back. An allusion also sometimes used to jeer a crooked man.

hit the bottle »    To continually drink alcohol to excess, particularly in response to a setback.

hit upon »    To address.

hold back »    To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.

hold down »    To restrain; to check.

hold one's liquor »    To be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.

hold one's own »    To stand up to; to give a respectable performance; to provide worthy competition.

hold someone's feet to the fire »    To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.

hold the fort »    To assume responsibility, especially in another’s absence..

holy mackerel »    An expression of surprise.

home is where you hang your hat »    Rather than feeling nostalgic or sentimental, one should simply accept any place where one happens to reside as one's home.1948, Ruth L. Yorck, "D.P.

hoover up »    Into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.

horse opera »    A theatrical production, film, or program on radio or television depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.

hospital pass »    A poorly executed pass to a team-mate causing the receiver to present an easy target for a defender, and thus be tackled hard.

hot desking »    The working practice of sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a means of saving space and resources.

hot off the presses »    Freshly printed, minted, written, or created.

hot potato »    A child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires.

house cooling party »    A party to celebrate when a person decides to leave a house or flat, and sometimes to help prepare the space for the incoming residents.

house warming »    Presented as a way of welcoming someone to a home into which he or she recently moved.

how are you »    An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. Typical responses include.

if pigs had wings they would fly »    (colloquial) Expresses speakers skepticism toward a hypothetical argument by another.

if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen »    If you cannot handle the pressure, you should not be in a position where you have to deal with it.

ignorance is bliss »    Lack of knowledge results in happinessSometime you are more comfortable if you dont know something.

in evidence »    Visibly present; noticeable.

in fact »    Resulting from the actions of parties.

in for a penny, in for a pound »    Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof; accepting that one must

in full swing »    Proceeding fully, quickly, or completely; thoroughly begun and in progress.

in high dudgeon »    Resentfully or furiously.

in person »    actually present

in so far as »    With respect to.

in spades »    To excess, a lot, considerably; without restraint.

in spite of »    Despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding.

in the cards »    Destined or fated to happen; predicted or foreseen.

in the hot seat »    Under pressure to perform; under scrutiny; at the center of attention.

in the wake of »    As a result of.

in vain »    In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.

inside baseball »    Matters of interest only to insiders.

inside track »    The lane or track nearest to the interior.

iron out »    To resolve (a dispute); to solve (a problem).

is the Pope Catholic »    The answer to the question is, obviously, resoundingly affirmative.

it's about time »    Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that the speaker or writer considered to be long overdue.

it's all good »    Used to express unconcern.

it's all grist to the mill »    Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant

it's not the whistle that pulls the train »    Boasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.1956, James Reston, "Washington: It's Not the Whistle that Pulls the Train," New York Times, 1 July, p. E8:

joe job »    An act of e-mail spamming where the sender's identity and address are those of an innocent third party, intended either to tarnish that person's reputation or to flood that person's e-mail with bounces.

joe job »    An uninteresting, low-level, low-paying job.

join the club »    An expression of sympathy for a shared experience.

jump about »    To move erratically by jumping. Usually as a result of being excited.

jump about »    To move from side to side, or fidget annoyingly. Usually as a result of being nervous.

jump around »    To move erratically by jumping. Usually as a result of being excited.

jump around »    To move from side to side, or fidget annoyingly. Usually as a result of being nervous.

jump to conclusions »    Make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.

jungle telegraph »    A system used by primitive cultures in remote tropical regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds or a relay of runners.

keep at »    preserve with

keep down »    To repress.

keep down »    To restrain or control.

keep from »    To prevent or restrain ; refrain or cause refrain.

keep from »    To protect or preserve from.

keep out »    To restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.

keep out of »    To restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.

keep up »    To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating.

kick ass »    To be very impressive.

kick butt »    To be impressive; to be decisively good or pleasant.

kick off »    To force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.

kill off »    To represent or portray as being dead.

kill the rabbit »    To get a positive test result from an old-fashioned pregnancy test.

kiss of life »    Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

knight in shining armor »    A person who will rescue a dangerous situation; a hero.

knock on wood »    To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted my a presumptuous statement.

knock somebody's socks off »    To impress greatly; amaze; stun.

knuckle under »    To yield or cooperate when pressured or forced to do so.

laced-up »    Restrained; uptight.

ladies and gentlemen »    Used to address an audience.

lady abbess »    A bawd, the mistress of a brothel.

lapsed academic »    A person formerly employed as a professor or researcher in a university or other institution of higher education, especially one who no longer attempts to remain current in his or her former academic field.

larger-than-life »    Very imposing, renowned, or impressively influential.

last resort »    The only remaining, unwanted, option or choice.

last word »    The finest, highest, or ultimate representative of some class of objects.

last-ditch »    Final, as a last resort; done in desperation.

lay down »    To lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.

lay down the law »    To present the law that applies to a given case.

lay to rest »    To bury one who has died.

lead nowhere »    To have no purpose, to result in nothing.

leader of the free world »    The President of the United States.

leading lady »    starring actress

lean on »    To apply pressure on.

leave somebody holding the bag »    To abandon somebody, leaving the responsibility or blame.

legal duty »    A duty prescribed by the law, to act or forbear from acting.

legwork »    Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.

less is more »    That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieres

let sleeping dogs lie »    To leave things as they are; especially, to avoid restarting or rekindling an old argument; to leave disagreements in the past.

letters after one's name »    A list of abbreviations, separated by commas, representing the academic qualifications and civil or military honours achieved by a person.

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.

life's a bitch »    An expression of acceptance of misfortune.1950, Joy Davidman, Weeping Bay, page 184:She'd have been willing enough to use them, poor dead little bitch. Life's a bitch. Life's a bad joke.

lion »    A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.

lion »    The arms of the University of the West Indies are Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure an open Book proper bound Gules garnished Or on a Chief of the third a Lion passant guardant Erminois. Crest: A Pelican proper. . See talk page.

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.

live one »    A person, thing, or situation which is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or urgent.

lock up »    To cease responding, to freeze.

lone gunman »    An individual person who acts on his or her own initiative, without partners, especially one who has sole responsibility for doing something questionable, confidential, or iniquitous.

long goodbye »    Nickname for Alzheimer's disease, especially for the final phase of the disease, during which the patient suffers a progressive decline of cognitive and motor skills and gradually loses the ability to recognize and to communicate with family and friends.[1]; nickname for the relationship between a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease and that person's family or friends.

look before you leap »    Don't jump into something too precipitously; be at least a bit foresightful or circumspect.

look like »    To be similar in appearance to; resemble.

look off »    To put off by one's facial expression.

look out for number one »    To act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.

look up to »    To show respect or admiration for.

loose end »    A small job that needs to be done, or minor problem that needs to be resolved, before a task can be considered complete.

loose ends »    Leftover items that have not been addressed or attended to.

loose ends »    unresolved details

lose face »    To lose the respect of others, to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

lose the plot »    To have one's results decline severely in quality or suddenly fall below an acceptable standard, especially when compared to past excellence.

mad money »    A sum of money kept in reserve or to insulate oneself financially in the event of the sudden breakdown of a relationship in which one is economically dependent.

mad money »    A sum of money, often relatively small in amount, kept in reserve to use for impulsive, frivolous purposes.

make amends »    To repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.

make for »    To tend to produce or result in.

make headway »    To progress; to move forward.

make up »    To resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight.

man up »    To "be a man about it"; to do the things a good man is traditionally expected to do, such as: taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; displaying bravery or toughness in the face of adversity; providing for one's family, etc.

me three »    Used to express agreement, after someone has already said "me too".

measure twice and cut once »    (literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn

meaty »    Resembling meat in flavour, etc.

middle of nowhere »    Nowhere; any place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

mince words »    To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.

mind one's own business »    To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.

mind the store »    To remain present in a retail business, in order to maintain the security of the premises and to serve customers.

mind the store »    To take active responsibility for a group or process, especially within an organization.

mind-numbing »    Excessively boring, tedious, or dull; repetitive; of an activity, etc., lacking any interest or variety that might serve as intellectual stimulation.

miner's canary »    Any thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.

miners' canary »    Any thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.

mint condition »    Used, but still like new, as if freshly minted.

miss the mark »    To fail to reach the result that was intended.

mixed bag »    Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.

mixed blessing »    Something that has both good and bad features.

monkey on one's back »    A state of persistent distress or worry or the cause of such a state.

move house »    To change one's place of residence.

move out »    To vacate one's place of residence.

mutton dressed as lamb »    A mature woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if a deliberate attempt to appear young.

mutual admiration society »    A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.

my eye »    Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.

neck and neck »    Very close in progress, as in a race or contest.

nest egg »    A savings; a reserve of money.

nine day wonder »    Something that generates interest for a limited time and is then abandoned.

no comment »    An "official" refusal to relay any further information, as a response to a newspaper reporter's question.

no dice »    An unfavorable result.

no good deed ever goes unpunished »    Used to express the idea that beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility.

no good deed goes unpunished »    Used to express the idea that beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility.

no holds barred »    Without reserve; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner.

no holds barred »    Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do.

no pressure »    The situation at hand is rife with emotional pressure.

no prize for guessing »    Used to form expressions emphasizing the unsurprising nature of what follows.

no rest for the wicked »    (humorous) People who are wicked must work harder than normal people.

no screaming hell »    Something that is not particularly effective or impressive; something that is below expectations.

no slave to fashion »    A person whose style of clothing and appearance are unconventional, informal, or slovenly; a person who takes little interest in how he or she is dressed.

no time like the present »    A shortened form of there's no time like the present

nose test »    An inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food.

not at all »    Used similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.

not give a monkey's »    Not to have the slightest interest or concern.

not touch something with a ten foot pole »    Ambrose Bierce , The Fiend's Delight In conclusion, his respect for letter-writing ladies is so great that he would not touch one of them with a ten-foot pole.

now you're cooking »    A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.

object lesson »    Anything used an example or lesson which serves to warn others as to the outcomes that result from a particular action or behavior, as exemplified by the fates of those who followed that course.

of sorts »    Resembling; similar to; in a way; partial or not entire; somewhat.

off the hook »    Relieved of a duty, burden, responsibility, or pressure.

off the reservation »    Violating rules.

oh, well »    An expression of disappointment or resignation; too bad; pity.

old hat »    Something uninteresting, hackneyed, or passé due to overuse or long-standing familiarity..

old saw »    A cliché, saying, or overused expression; especially a proverb or maxim.

on a roll »    Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success.

on a shoestring »    On a very tight budget; with few resources or little money.

on hold »    On reserve; being held for someone.

on one's hands »    Being one's liability or responsibility; with which one is lumbered.

on one's watch »    During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility.

on the bubble »    Holding the last qualifying position with qualification still in progress, and thus liable to lose that position.

on the defensive »    Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.

on the line »    On a level with the eye of the spectator; said of a picture, as hung in an exhibition of pictures.

on the mend »    Improving or undergoing restoration to a previous, more favorable condition.

once you go black, you never go back »    An expression assuming that once a person of another race gets in a sexual relationship with a black person they won't return to their own race.

one fell swoop »    One stroke; one action or event with many results.

one step forward, two steps back »    A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.

one-note »    Having only one opinion, outlook, tone, etc., especially as expressed repetitively; without variety or range.

ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »    (biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.

opposite number »    A person who holds a position in an organization that corresponds to that held by another person in an other organization; a counterpart.

or what »    Or something else; allows for the existence of an unexpressed alternative to what was said.

out of house and home »    Helping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home, The Progressive Animal Welfare Society.

out of the mouths of babes »    The greatest wisdom comes from children, who are not afraid or weary of the world and its pressures.

out of thin air »    From non-existent resources.

out the window »    Made obsolete; altered drastically as a result of situational change.

outside world »    The rest of the world outside of some closed, restricted, or remote environment.

pack up »    To move one's residence.

pan out »    To succeed; to proceed according to plan; to result or end up.

paper »    A sheet material used for writing on or printing on , usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.

paper »    A written document that reports scientific or academic research and is usually subjected to peer review before publication in a scientific journal or in the proceedings of a scientific or academic meeting .

parade of horribles »    A parade featuring a progression of people wearing comic and grotesque costumes.

parade of horribles »    A rhetorical device employing a series of progressively more terrible results following from an act.

pardon me »    Polite expression to get someone to repeat.

pass off »    To misrepresent something.

pass the buck »    To transfer responsibility or blame from oneself onto another; to absolve oneself of concern for a given matter by claiming to lack authority or jurisdiction.

peace and quiet »    Tranquility; freedom from stress or interruptions.

pep up »    To make stronger or more interesting.

perp walk »    The intentional public display before news cameras of someone in police custody, especially someone famous or notorious, for the purpose of satisfying public interest, demonstrating the authorities' effectiveness, or shaming the person.

pick up »    To restart or resume.

pick up the tab »    To accept a charge and pay for it, especially at a bar or restaurant.

pickle »    Any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish.

pickle »    A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.

pickle »    The brine used for preserving food.

piece de resistance »    A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime..

play around »    To behave in a silly, or childish, or irresponsible way.

play ball »    An expression used at the beginning of a game of baseball.

play dumb »    To pretend to be slow-witted or lacking in specific knowledge, usually in order to avoid responsibility or to gain some advantage.

play the race card »    To assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race.

plead the fifth »    To refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak, especially when the response would reflect badly on the speaker.

point blank »    The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.

pot calling the kettle black »    A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.

potter »    One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

power up »    To become ready for operation as a result of the provision of electrical power.

present day »    current

press stud »    snap fastener

press the flesh »    To shake hands and socialize, especially in a political gathering.

pretty pictures »    Image supplements in a presentation: graphs, charts, etc.

pull a face »    To make an abnormal facial expression.

pull my finger »    A phrase used when playing a prank regarding flatulence, in which a mark is asked to pull the finger of the person playing the prank, who simultaneously flatulates so as to suggest a causal relationship between the pulling of the finger and the resulting expulsion of gas.

pull out all the stops »    To reserve or hold back nothing.

put by »    To preserve food by canning, freezing, drying, etc.

put on the dog »    To dress up; to put on airs; to make a show of wealth and/or importance; to be pretentious.

put one foot in front of the other »    To move forward, progress steadily.

put one foot in front of the other »    To walk, decomposed to stress the fundamentality of the task.

put one's best foot forward »    To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.

put the pedal to the metal »    To press the gas pedal to the maximum extent.

put up »    To present, especially in "put up a fight".

rat running »    Present participle of rat run.

reach an early grave »    To resign near the start for good.

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.

red tape »    A derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming.

reflect on »    To give an impression of .

rest assured »    Be sure; no need to worry; trust.

rest his soul »    Used parenthetically to mark the referent as being deceased.

rest on one's laurels »    To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.

revenge is a dish best served cold »    An expression that emotional detachment is ideal when taking revenge, as one is righting the wrongs that have been done to the doer.

ride tall in the saddle »    To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.

right on »    An expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.

ringside seat »    A seat in the front row of a boxing or wrestling match.

rivet counter »    A person who has an obsession with the minutae of their particular interest. Anyone preoccupied with small distinguishing features between different items.

Rome wasn't built in a day »    It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.

root cause »    An initiating cause of a chain of events which leads to an outcome or effect of interest.

ruffle some feathers »    To disturb; to arouse resentment, anger, or concern.

run a mile »    To escape, flee or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.

run away »    To leave home, or other place of residence, usually unannounced, or to make good on a threat, with such action usually performed by a child or juvenile.

run away with »    To be misled by imagining that one's desires can come true.

run hot and cold »    To alternate between two opposite extremes, such as enthusiasm and disinterest or success and failure.

run in »    arrest

run on fumes »    By extension, to operate with few resources or little money.

run out the clock »    To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.

run roughshod over »    To treat roughly or without care, respect, or moderation; to act without control; to damage.

save face »    To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.

save the day »    To rescue the situation.

scrape through »    To marginally manage to progress.

screw this »    "I don't care enough to continue"; "This is too stressful for me"; whatever.

scrounge up »    To seek or find despite a lack of apparent resources or availability.

second childhood »    A childlike state in any adult, resulting from mental illness, trauma, or other conditions.

second-guess »    Presumably from trying to guess with second sight.

second-guess »    Presumably from trying to improve with a second stab.

see the forest for the trees »    To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the bigger picture, or the broader, more general situation. Generally used in the negative.

see you later »    A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.

seize the day »    To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.

sell a bargain »    A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".

sell ice to Eskimos »    To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.

send away »    To dismiss from one's presence.

send up »    To make prices or temperatures etc. rise.

set aside »    To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.

set for life »    Possessing sufficient resources, especially financial, to last a lifetime.

sexual congress »    Intercourse.

sexual congress »    Loose translation of the title of Aristophanes' play Ecclesiazousae, more literally translated as Assemblywomen.

sexual tension »    Physically induced libidinal unrest arising between two individuals when aware of each other's presence.

shoo-in »    A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.

shoot first and ask questions later »    To take action with serious consequences without delay, preserving the benefit of surprise by not providing indication of one's intent.

shoot off at the mouth »    Don't let [presidential press secretary Ron] Ziegler shoot off at the mouth without our knowledge.

shoot one's bolt »    To use up one's resources, especially a singular one or one not readily restored.

shoot oneself in the foot »    To act against one's own interests, e.g., by saying what one is really thinking.

shoot the moon »    To take a risk which may result in great rewards; to succeed after taking such a risk.

short of »    Except; without resorting to; up to the point of.

short of a length »    Of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.

shotgun »    A gun which fires loads consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.

shoulder to cry on »    Someone offering emotional support to another in distress.

show the flag »    Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.

show the flag »    To display the flag of one's country, especially as an expression of patriotic pride.

show the flag »    To represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the authority or importance of that country or group.

showstopper »    Any impediment that prevents all further progress.

shroud »    Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.

shy bladder »    An inability to urinate in the presence of others.

sigh of relief »    A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.

sigh of relief »    A release of stress through breathing motions.

silver bullet »    Any straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.

sing from the same hymnbook »    To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.

singing from the same hymnbook »    Present participle of sing from the same hymnbook.

sit on »    To block, suppress, restrain.

sitting pretty »    Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.

slam dunk »    A task expected to present no difficulty.

slam dunk »    An impressively forceful dunk.

slop bowl »    One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.

smack of »    To seem like; to appear or give an impression or feeling of; to arouse suspicion of.

smart off »    To show disrespect verbally.

smell like a rose »    To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.

smell test »    An inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food.

smoke signal »    A type of flare or combustion device sometimes used as a distress signal.

snap someone's head off »    To suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.

snazz up »    To improve appearance or appeal by increasing stylishness or functionality, or by adding other attractive features.

so far so good »    Up to this point, all is OK.Well, you've packed your bags for the holiday, bought your tickets, reserved the hotel and put the dog in kennels. So far so good, now let's get to Minorca without any troubles.

so much for »    An expression of disregard, or resignation; something said upon giving up, quitting, or disposing of something.

so quiet one can hear a pin drop »    Said during a lull in a normally bustling place or scene, or as the result of a sudden dramatic or tense moment.

so there »    A defiant expression used to finish a poorly-made argument.

soft shoe »    A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.

some people »    Expresses disgust at the actions of a person; a response to a person doing something silly, bizarre, nonsensical or ill-mannered.

sour grapes »    A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.

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.

spare tyre »    An extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated.

speak for »    To claim, reserve, or occupy.

speak for oneself »    Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.

speak of the devil »    An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

speak to »    To address a particular topic.

speak to »    To resonate with, to strike a chord in.

spin one's wheels »    To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.

spring fever »    A feeling of invigoration and restlessness associated with the arrival of the warm weather and renewal of nature in the spring season.

spruce up »    To dress or arrange smartly, elegantly, and neatly.

spruce up »    To refresh, revamp; to freshen or improve something, especially its appearance.

square one »    The place where one begins; a lack of progress.

squeaky wheel gets the grease »    The person who complains or speaks up most loudly receives the redress or attention which he or she seeks.

squirrel away »    To stash or hide; to hoard, collect, save, or accumulate; to create a reserve, stash, or hoard of some supply, so as to recall a squirrel's burying of nuts.

stage of the game »    A point in the progress of an ongoing dispute or process.

stand for »    To mean; to symbolize; to represent.

stand one's ground »    To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.

stand stock still »    Paul Travers' Adventures, by Sam T. Clover.

standard fare »    Menu items or dining options which are regularly available in a restaurant or other place where food is served.

stars in one's eyes »    The state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.

step down »    To resign from office.

step up to the plate »    To initiate action; to assume a responsibility.

stepped down »    resigned

stepping stone »    Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.

stick in the mud »    More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.

stick it to the man »    To take some action intended to defy a source of oppression such as globalization, commercialization, big business or government.

sticking point »    A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.

stiff upper lip »    The quality of being resolute and showing self-restraint, associated with stereotypical British people.

stir-crazy »    By extension, restless, uncomfortable, or impatient due to inactivity.

stop press »    The event or news article important enough to delay or interrupt the print, or require a reprint, of a publication, particularly of a newspaper edition.

stop the lights »    An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation.

stop the presses »    An imperative form used to introduce especially new, important, surprising, or recent developments.

stop up »    To increase the aperture of a photographic lens, moving from an f/stop represented by a higher number to an f/stop represented by a lower number and causing more light to pass into the camera.

straight face »    A face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.

strip away »    To ignore a factor which obscures the reality.

strut one's stuff »    To behave, or to perform in a showy or ostentatious manner, especially in a way to impress others; to show off.

success has many fathers, failure is an orphan »    Many will seek credit for success, few will accept responsibility for failure.

sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof »    No need to worry about the future; the present provides enough to worry about.

sweat »    Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

swing for the fences »    To act in a way that might generate a very good result, but which also has a large chance of failing.

switch off »    To lose interest, and start thinking about something else.

switch on »    To change one's expression or appearance as if by turning a switch.

take a powder »    To leave in a hurry; run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.

take away »    To leave a memory or impression in one's mind that you think about later.

take away from »    To make something seem not so good or interesting.

take back »    To resume a relationship.

take exception to »    Express offense at; to.

take for granted »    To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of, to fail to appreciate.

take it easy »    To relax or rest.

take it from me »    Believe me, rest assured.

take liberties »    To behave disrespectfully, especially to make unwanted sexual advances.

take off »    To absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.

take on »    To assume responsibility for.

take over »    To adopt a further responsibility or duty.

tall in the saddle »    Imposing, impressive; resolute; manly.

tart up »    To dress like a prostitute.

tart up »    To dress garishly.

tear away »    To remove oneself reluctantly; often expressed in the negative.

tell off »    To speak to someone rudely, disrespectfully or angrily; to berate; to unleash one's fury verbally towards someone.

tempus fugit »    time flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.

than a bygod »    Used with a comparative to express extreme heat or cold.

thanks for nothing »    Expression of displeasure towards a person who has not provided what was wanted.

that does it »    Expression of annoyance or frustration; indicates that one has reached the limit of one's patience or temper.

that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger »    Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.

that's just me »    Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.

that's what's up »    Used to express acquiescence or concurrence.

the bends »    decompression sickness

the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on »    Life goes on, even if some will try to stop or talk against progress.

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."

the jig is up »    An expression used to mean "We have been caught out and have no defence", or if spoken to a person who's just been found out as the perpetrator of an offense, it means "You've been discovered.".

the long and short of it »    The gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features; said of a summary or digest.

the man »    The oppressive powers that be, including the government and corporations; the system, as coordinated outside of one’s control..

the nose knows »    Despite the addressee's belief that the speaker was unaware of something, the speaker, in fact, was already aware.

the terrorists will have won »    Phrase used following a description of an activity to indicate that if that activity is not continued or carried out, those who seek to disrupt normal activities through terror will have succeeded, an which is an unacceptable result.

there ya go »    Expressing exasperation.

there you go »    Expressing exasperation.

there's no accounting for taste »    When it comes to subjective matters of taste, people have wildly different opinions.Disagreements about matters of taste can't be objectively resolved.

there's no time like the present »    Now (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.

they're only after one thing »    Men are only interested in sex.

think tank »    A group of which performs research and develops reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporations, interest groups, or government.

thrash out »    To discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.

throw down »    To accomplish or produce something in a grand, respectable, or successful manner; to "represent".

thumb one's nose »    To act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect.

thumb one's nose »    To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, usually while simultaneous wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.

tie up »    To complete, finish, or resolve.

tight-lipped »    Having the lips pressed together.

tip of the hat »    A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude.

tip one's hat »    To acknowledge or show respect; to honor.

tip one's hat »    To briefly remove or tap one's hat as a gesture of greeting, deference, or respect.

to all intents and purposes »    For every functional purpose; in every practical sense; in every important respect; practically speaking.

to date »    Until now; until the present time.

to go »    Belonging to the subgroup that have not passed or have not been finished or have not been addressed yet.

to go »    Served in a package or takeout container so as to be taken away from a restaurant rather than eaten on the premises.

to that end »    For that reason, with that goal, intending to produce that result.

today we are all »    An expression indicating that the speaker empathizes with members of an identifiable group that was the subject of a disaster, and projects that others empathize as well.

today we are all »    August 12, 2008:, Robert Barnes, "McCain to Georgian President: "Today, We Are All Georgians"", Washington Post.

tomorrow is another day »    Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed

torque off »    To annoy, distress, or anger.

toss-upness »    The quality of being a toss-up, usually used in reference to a toss-up state in American presidential elections.

totus porcus »    Completely; unreservedly: swallowed the official version totus porcus.

touch a nerve »    To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.

touch%C3%A9 »    Used in a conversation or debate to concede a point as true, often in response to a successful counter of one's own logic.

tough love »    The compassionate use of stringent disciplinary measures, to attempt to improve someone's behavior.

treat them mean, keep them keen »    A woman will be more interested in a man if he is not kind to her.

trigger-happy »    Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.

trip out »    To hallucinate as a result of drugs.

tuits »    Virtual tokens for an amount of time or attention that a particular issue would need to resolve.

turf war »    A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.

turn a blind eye »    To ignore or deliberately overlook, especially with respect to something unpleasant or improper.

turn a phrase »    To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.

turn one on »    To increase interest.

turn out »    To result; end up.

turn the page »    To move on to new involvements or activities; to make a fresh start.

twelfth man »    reserve in cricket

twist in the wind »    To be unassisted and without comfort in a situation likely to result in distress or failure.

under erasure »    Of a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent.

under fire »    Criticized or held responsible for something.

under pressure »    Being subjected to physical pressure.

under pressure »    Subjected to pressure.

under the gun »    Under great pressure to perform.

under the impression »    Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.

under way »    In operation, in progress, commenced.

until hell freezes over »    Forever; One will never in their life get the results that they want, no matter what they're doing involving the situation.

up for »    Willing to participate in; interested in.

up one's alley »    Matching a person's interests or abilities well.

up one's sleeve »    Hidden, in reserve.

up to eleven »    Beyond the maximum possible threshold.

urban fabric »    The physical aspect of urbanism, emphasizing building types, thoroughfares, open space, frontages, and streetscapes; while excluding without prejudice to this useful term, environmental, functional, economic and sociocultural aspects.

variety is the spice of life »    Variety is what makes life interesting

vote in »    To collectively approve a nominee into an office or position as a result of voting.

vote with one's feet »    To show support for something by going to or otherwise being present somewhere.

wade through »    To do a boring, repetitive research task.

wait for the other shoe to drop »    To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved.

walk in the snow »    An occasion when a momentous career decision is made, especially a decision to resign or retire.

walk the line »    To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.

walk the plank »    To be forced to resign from a position in an organization.

warm fuzzy »    A good impression; a feeling of comfort or trust.

wash one's hands of »    To absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for.

watch one's mouth »    In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.

watch one's mouth »    To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.

wax lyrical »    To talk about something with much interest or excitement.

way to go »    An expression of congratulations, encouragement, or approval.

weekend warrior »    A part-time soldier, or reservist.

weekend warrior »    A person who indulges in a sport or pastime on an infrequent basis, usually on weekends when work commitments are not present.

well ain't that the catfish in the trap »    A sentence commonly spoken in the Southern United States. It can often be used in place of "well, I'll be damned". Used to express surprise.

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger »    Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.

what of it »    So what? Who cares? Expresses disinterest, disregard or lack of concern.

what with »    Owing to; because of; as a result of.

what you see is what you get »    The image corresponds to the reality.

what you see is what you get »    The screen image resembles the printed output.

what's up with »    Used to express disbelief or curiosity.

when push comes to shove »    When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

when the chips are down »    When the pressure is on; when the situation is urgent or critical.

whistle Dixie »    To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.

white coat hypertension »    Elevated blood pressure measured by a medical practitioner and deemed to result from the patient's emotional response to the medical environment.

white lie »    A deliberate, untrue statement which does no harm or is intended to produce a favorable result.

who's 'she', the cat's mother%3F »    A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their name when appropriate.

wind down »    Relax; get rid of stress.

window dressing »    A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.

window dressing »    The decorative display of retail merchandise in store windows.

window dressing »    The goods and trimmings used in such display.

window dressing »    These latest modifications are mere window dressing, the same problems remain.

wipe the slate clean »    To forget about previous differences and disagreements, and make a fresh start.

with a vengeance »    Intensely motivated; resolute; forceful.

work at »    To make a physical or mental effort to progress some specified task.

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.

wouldn't you know it »    Expresses dismay or annoyance, especially at bad luck or misfortune.

wrestling with a pig »    To engage in a pointless task that leaves one worse off for having made an honest attempt.

write one's own ticket »    To be empowered to choose whatever job, financial arrangement, or course of action one desires.

written all over someone's face »    Very obvious, from someone's facial expression.

yellow press »    Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.

you bet »    Expresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis.

you make the bed you lie in »    A person's circumstances are normally the result of his or her own actions.

you shouldn't have »    Used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity, especially when receiving a gift.

you're never too old to learn »    It is possible to learn new things, at any age; (implying) follow your desires and dreams

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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