against all odds »
Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.
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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.
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around the clock »
All the time or seemingly all the time; constantly.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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bounce back »
To recover from a negative without seemingly any damage.
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discretion is the better part of valour »
It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.1597
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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...
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green fingers »
A seemingly natural gardening ability.
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the straw that broke the camel's back »
A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.
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wait for the other shoe to drop »
To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one which is not desirable.
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willy nilly »
Seemingly at random, haphazardly.
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