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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gagging for it »
Up for it, having a strong desire for sex.
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give somebody a piece of one's mind »
To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction.
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go from strength to strength »
To continue to get stronger[1].
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go to someone's head »
To strongly affect a person, especially to the detriment of their senses or mental faculties.
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he-man »
A strong, virile or sexually active man.
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hold all the aces »
To be in a strong position when one is competing with someone else, having all the advantages.
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if you can't beat them, join them »
If your adversaries are stronger than yourself, it is better to join the adversaries.
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jump on »
To attack someone verbally, or criticise them over strongly for small errors.
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knuckle dragger »
A large, strong, and rather dimwitted person.
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law of the jungle »
The survival of the fittest, strongest or most cunning.
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lay it on the line »
To state something, for example an ultimatum, strongly and clearly.
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loaded word »
Any word, set phrase or idiom that has strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definition.
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might makes right »
The stronger and more powerful rule others, control the situation or determine right and wrong.
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mouth of a sailor »
The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.
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not touch something with a ten foot pole »
To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind »
Words spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.
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pep up »
To make stronger or more interesting.
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potty mouth »
The characteristic of regularly using vulgar language, especially strong profanities; a person having this characteristic.
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put hair on somebody's chest »
To make a person stronger or more masculine.
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shit a brick »
To react strongly or excessively, especially in anger or fear.
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showstopper »
A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive reaction strong enough to pause the production.
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so-called »
So named; called by such a name, with a very strong connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.
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that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger »
Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.
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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.
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tough cookie »
A person who can endure physical or mental hardship; a hardened, strong-willed person.
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two thumbs up »
A hand gesture indicating strong approval.
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two thumbs up »
The strong approval itself.
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uphill battle »
A challenge with the odds of success stacked strongly against.
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what doesn't kill you makes you stronger »
Used to express the sentiment that hardship or difficult experiences build moral character.
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when the going gets tough, the tough get going »
in difficult times, it is the strong-willed who take action.
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wild horses »
A force not subject to human control and normally stronger than a man.
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yank off »
To remove something, like a piece of cloth or bread, by tearing it with one quick strong pull.
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yank out »
To remove something like a nail, or a tooth with one quick strong pull.
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yell silently »
To think very strong thoughts, that one wishes to yell out loud but does not.
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