brick by brick »
To create or build something in a steady, step-by-step fashion.
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bunny hop »
A ground ball that hops along the field instead of rolling.
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buy to let »
To purchase a property as in investment, and to let it out for rental instead of living in it.
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four-leaf clover »
An uncommon variation of the clover, having four leaves instead of the usual three.
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four-on-the-floor »
Characterised by a steady, uniformly accented beat with a 4/4 time signature.
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homeless dumping »
The practice of hospital employees or emergency workers releasing homeless patients on the streets instead of placing them into the custody of a relative or shelter or retaining them in a hospital where they may require expensive medical care.
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hospital pass »
Exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital.
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man of parts »
A man that is talented in multiple areas of life. This includes but is not limited to the area of seduction. He puts very little emphasis on memorized scripts or "peacocking" and instead relies on individualized ways to charm a woman.
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money talks »
It is easier to accomplish goals using money instead of just talk.
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mouth breather »
A person who routinely inhales and exhales through the mouth, instead of through the nose.
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put one foot in front of the other »
To move forward, progress steadily.
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rest on one's laurels »
To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.
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sea legs »
The ability, when walking aboard ship, to anticipate the motion of the deck so as to walk steadily without losing balance.
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sticking point »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
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sticking-place »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.
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