a chain is only as strong as its weakest link »
An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.
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and how »
Used to strongly confirm preceding utterance.
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battle cry »
By extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.
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be up against »
To be challenged by someone or something stronger than oneself.
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beg to differ »
To differ strongly in opinion or interpretation.
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bet dollars to donuts »
To suggest that something is very likely to be true or that one has a strong hunch about something.
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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!
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built like a brick shithouse »
Exceptionally well constructed; strong or tough.
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come in »
Of a broadcast, such as radio or television, to have a strong enough signal to be able to be received well.
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cry out against »
To complain strongly, usually as a group.
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every time »
Used to express a strong preference for something.
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fear »
A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
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feet of clay »
To say that someone, who appears strong or invincible, in fact has a hidden weak point which could cause their fall.
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five will get you ten »
I strongly believe.
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for keeps »
To compete seriously, with a strong resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business.
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