a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush »
It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.
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a cat may look at a king »
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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a closed mouth gathers no feet »
One who does not speak can be certain he won't say anything embarrassing.
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abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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accident waiting to happen »
A thing or situation which is almost certain to eventually lead to an accident.
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across the board »
Pertaining to all categories or things.
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all very well »
All right, to a certain extent.
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angle for »
To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means. Political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.
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at a stand »
In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.
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at loose ends »
In an uncertain position or situation.
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barrel »
A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
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barrel of laughs »
That which is enjoyable or entertaining.
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be after »
To try to obtain.
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bend the truth »
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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