all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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back up »
As a security measure.
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bank on »
To be sure of something. To depend on it.
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be of two minds »
To be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.
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behind closed doors »
Public disclosure.
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better an egg today than a hen tomorrow »
It is better to have a sure thing now than a possibility of more later.
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blow off »
To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.
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bomb around »
The drive around at speed for pleasure.
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born with a silver spoon in one's mouth »
Note. The original nautical expression is just born with a silver spoon and describes those young gentlemen who were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination and whose promotion was assured. the converse was born with a wooden ladle.
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bridge »
Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit.
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buried treasure »
Something, having been concealed for a long time, which later is found and is profitable.
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buried treasure »
Treasure stashed underground or underwater.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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carry away »
To break under sudden pressure of violent wind.
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clamp down on »
To take measures to stop something; to put an end to.
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