ball-breaker »
A person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.
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bang up cove »
A dashing fellow who spends his money freely.
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break a leg »
A wish for a successful performance; primarily a valediction to an actor wishing him or her a successful theatrical stage performance.
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breath of fresh air »
Something relieving, refreshing, or new.
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chat up »
In a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
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dressing-down »
A reprimand or rarely, a thrashing.
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evil twin »
A rogue wireless access point installed near a legitimate one for purposes of eavesdropping or phishing.
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good luck with that »
An expression wishing someone success in an unlikely enterprise.
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hang out one's shingle »
To open an office or business, especially in a profession.
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hang out to dry »
To attach washing to a clothesline to dry.
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knight in shining armor »
A person who will rescue a dangerous situation; a hero.
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make hay while the sun shines »
To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.
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new school »
A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.
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one-night stand »
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
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polish off »
To remove by polishing .
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