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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bet the farm »
To be absolutely certain, to have no doubts.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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big kahuna »
A boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.
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blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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blow off »
To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.
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blow-by-blow »
Detailing every action or occurrence completely.
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blue moon »
The third full moon in a quarter that contains four rather than the usual three full moons.
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bogged down »
Stuck; mired, as in detail, difficulty; delayed or made slower.
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brain surgery »
Something that is overly complex, detailed or confusing.
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brass monkey »
A cocktail of vodka, rum and orange juice, sometimes with the addition of galliano.
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break down »
To give more detail.
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break out »
To begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition.
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bridge »
A song contained within another song, often demarcated by meter, key, or melody.
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bridge »
An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed »
Alert and in an eager, frisky, or playful mood; full of life.
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bury the lead »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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bury the lede »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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bustle with »
To teem with; abound with; to exhibit an energetic and active abundance of a thing; to be full of a certain activity or active beings.
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button-down »
Serious; staid; businesslike.
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by all means »
Yes certainly; definitely.
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by no means »
Certainly not; definitely not.
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call out »
To specify, especially in detail.
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captain of industry »
A prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.
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carry on »
To have or maintain.
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chase tail »
Partner.
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cheat sheet »
A sheet of paper containing notes used to assist on a test.
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check out »
To obtain computer source code from a repository.
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cheese down »
To coil the tail of a rope on deck so as to present a neat appearance.
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cherry-pick »
To pick out the best, or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.
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chicken out »
To shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.
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chump-change »
Of or pertaining to something of little monetary value.
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cite chapter and verse »
To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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clothes don't make the man »
An aphorism meaning that you cannot judge a person solely by his appearance. Usually pertains to men.
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clout list »
A usually secret list containing the names of people who are to be given special access, benefits, or influence in a political or social situation, especially as a result of having personal, professional, or financial relationships with those in authority.
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come across »
To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
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come by »
To obtain; to get, now especially by chance or involuntarily.
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concrete jungle »
An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.
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cookie-cutter »
Of or pertaining to cookie cutters.
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cookie-cutter »
Of or pertaining to identical looking things.
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creature comfort »
Any small item or detail that makes a person comfortable and at home.
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cry someone a river »
To try to obtain the sympathy of another person by complaining or sniveling.
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cry the blues »
To complain, especially in order to obtain sympathy for one's own purportedly sad situation.
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cube out »
To reach the volume limit of a container.
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cut and dried »
Simple, straightforward, clear, or certain.
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cut short »
Interrupt and curtail before the planned end time.
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dead as a doorknob »
Entirely, unquestionably or certainly dead.
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debris field »
Any area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material that once constituted a complete object. Debris fields can be found at the site of air crashes, water vessel sinking, explosions of buildings, collapses, and other events that render a whole entity into components, pieces, or other non-whole items.
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devil is in the details »
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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dirty laundry »
A clothes hamper or other container used to place unclean or soiled laundry.
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divide and conquer »
A combination of political, military and economic strategies that aim to gain and maintain power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into chunks that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy.(computing) Applied to various algorithms, such as quicksort, that solve a problem by splitting it recursively into smaller problems until all of the remaining problems are trivial.(as imperative, proverb) In order to rule securely, don't allow alliances of your enemies.
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dog and pony show »
Originally, a small, traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
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dot the i's and cross the t's »
To take care of every detail, even minor ones; To be meticulous or thorough.
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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every man has a price »
Everyone can be bribed or corrupted for a certain price.
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every silver lining has a cloud »
Every good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.
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factor space »
A space obtained from another by identification of points that are equivalent to one another in some equivalence relation.
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faith will move mountains »
Belief in oneself (read sometimes as belief in God) can help one overcome any hurdle in life's path.
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feed a cold, starve a fever »
Eating more will cure the common cold, and eating less will cure a fever.1887, J. H. Whelan, "The Treatment of Colds.", The Practitioner, vol. 38, pg. 180:"Feed a cold, starve a fever." There is a deal of wisdom in the first part of this advice. A person with a catarrh should take an abundance of light nutritious food, and some light wine, but avoid spirits, and above all tobacco.1968, Katinka Loeser, The Archers at Home, publ. Atheneum, New York, pg. 60:I have a cold. 'Feed a cold, starve a fever.' You certainly know that.2009, Shelly Reuben, Tabula Rasa, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN 015101079X, pg. 60:They say feed a cold, starve a fever, but they don't tell you what to do when you got both, so I figured scrambled eggs, tea, and toast.
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final curtain »
The end to something which has longed for a long time.
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fine print »
The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.
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fishtail »
The tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.
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flat-footed »
To firmly hold and maintain a decision; to stand one's ground.
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flesh out »
To complete; to create details from a basic outline, structure or skeleton.
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flower »
An inflorescence that resembles a flower, but actually contains many small florets, such as a sunflower.
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fly in the ointment »
Something which ruins or spoils everything else; a nuisance or problem; an unpleasant or disagreeable detail.
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fool's errand »
A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
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for keeps »
With an agreement or intention to retain what one gains or receives.
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for kicks »
In order to obtain pleasure or excitement; for fun.
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for my money »
Used to mark a statement made by the speaker as an opinion or something not known with certainty.
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for the heck of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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for the hell of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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for the sake of it »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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fountain of youth »
Anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality or to restore a youthful appearance.
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free lunch »
Something obtained without any payment, obligation or effort.
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get a rise out of »
To obtain a reaction from someone, especially one of annoyance.
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get down to brass tacks »
Deal with the important details.
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get one's hands on »
To get; to obtain; to secure.
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go Dutch »
To pay for one's own food and bills, or split the cost, when eating at a restaurant or going out for entertainment.
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go for »
To endure, sustain or spend time.
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go the distance »
To have the endurance to see a difficult sustained challenge to its natural end without faltering.
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go through the mill »
To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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golden handcuffs »
Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee.
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good drunk »
A person who is cheerful and companionable when intoxicated, retaining reasonable control of his or her mental and emotional faculties.
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gray area »
A part that is not clear or certain; something that is open to interpretation.
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group captain »
raf officer
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guinea pig »
A tailless rodent of the Cavia genus, with short ears and larger than a hamster; the species Cavia porcellus is often kept as a pet.
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hash out »
To work through the details of something; especially to work through difficulties.
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haul somebody over the coals »
To express anger with someone in no uncertain terms when they do something wrong.
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have butterflies in one's stomach »
To be nervous, uncertain, or anxious.
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heads or tails »
A game to bet upon a which side of a coin lays face up after it is thrown.
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hear the grass grow »
To be very aware or discerning; to pay attention to every small detail.
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hen's teeth »
Anything very rare or impossible to obtain is said to be like finding hen’s teeth.
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here goes nothing »
Indicates a lack of confidence or certainty about the activity about to be tried.
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hightail it »
To hurry or run; often, to flee.
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hold back »
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
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hold back »
To contain; stop.
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hold somebody's hand »
To guide somebody through the basics or assist with excessively small details.
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hold someone's feet to the fire »
To maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.
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hold the fort »
To maintain a secure position.
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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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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail »
With limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.
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if the mountain won't come to Muhammad »
"If one cannot get one's own way, one must bow to the inevitable.".
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in detail »
Thoroughly; including every detail.
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in no uncertain terms »
With great clarity, emphasis, or exactness; without any ambiguity.
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ins and outs »
The details or fine points of something.
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inside joke »
A joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are in the know about the details.
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into detail »
Thoroughly; including every detail.
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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jew down »
To bargain or haggle with a seller in order to obtain a lower price for a good or service.
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jump »
To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
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just for fun »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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keep a weather eye open »
To maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
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keep an eye open »
To maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.
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keep an eye open »
To maintain vigilance for someone or something.
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keep it up »
To maintain one's erection.
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keep it up »
To maintain or continue a positive streak.
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keep one's eye on the ball »
To maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.
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keep up »
To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating.
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kept up »
maintained
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kernel of truth »
A core accuracy at the heart of a claim or narrative which also contains dubious or fictitious elements.
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knowledge is power »
With knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.
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latch onto »
To obtain, acquire or get and keep hold of something.
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lay hands on »
To find, obtain or procure.
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lay out »
To arrange in a certain way.
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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lion »
A large cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.
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live on »
To survive solely by consuming a certain thing.
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long drink »
Any drink containing more than 5 ounces of liquid and less than 9 ounces. Typically, a long drink will have lots of ice and mixer.
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longpig »
Human flesh when cooked in cannabalistic rituals in certain Pacific Islands, due to the allegeded similarity to cooked pork.
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look up »
To obtain information about something from a text source.
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loose ends »
unresolved details
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low-hanging fruit »
Easily obtained gains; what can be obtained by readily available means.
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lucky dip »
A game in which prizes are covered up and mixed together in a container, so that contestants can dip their hand into the container and randomly pull out a prize.
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make a mountain out of a molehill »
To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.
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make head or tail of »
To determine to be good or bad.
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make head or tail of »
To understand even minimally.
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mark up »
To increase the price of something between its wholesale and retail phase.
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meaty »
Of, relating to, or containing meat.
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mind the store »
To remain present in a retail business, in order to maintain the security of the premises and to serve customers.
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mixed bag »
Any bag containing a mixture of something.
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muck in »
To join in attaining a common aim.
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nail down »
Firm or certain.
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nip and tuck »
So evenly matched that the advantage shifts from one to the other, and the outcome is uncertain.
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no fear »
certainly not
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noarch »
Short for "no architecture". It is a term used mainly in package management systems to mark packages which are architecture independent. Such packages usually contain graphics, documentation or similar data that can be used on any architecture.
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off the wagon »
No longer maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from an undesirable habit, especially drinking alcohol.
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old hand »
A person who is experienced at a certain activity.
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on the bubble »
Uncertain of success.
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on the wagon »
By extension, maintaining a program of self-improvement or abstinence from some other undesirable habit.
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on the whole »
For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.
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ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny »
(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.
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out of reach »
Inaccessible or unattainable.
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out of touch »
No longer maintaining contact or communications.
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paint with a broad brush »
To describe a class of objects or a kind of phenomenon in general terms, without specific details and without attention to individual variations.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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pay the bills »
To provide enough income to sustain one's lifestyle.
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pay up »
To pay for something in total, after a certain amount of time after receiving a purchase.
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payback's a bitch »
Usually a complete sentence as an interjection: I am amused that someone got their revenge on you...but you certainly had it coming.
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pitched battle »
A hostile engagement involving sustained, full-scale fighting between opposing forces in close combat.
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play to the gallery »
To appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.
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pope's nose »
The tail end piece of a cooked chicken.
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prawn cocktail offensive »
A strategy of the Labour Party in winning over important people in the world of finance.
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preprogram »
To predispose to certain thoughts or behaviours.
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proverbs run in pairs »
Every proverb seems to be contradicted by another proverb with an opposed message, such as "too many cooks spoil the broth" and "many hands make light work."1863, Sir Richard Burton, Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains, vol. 1, Tinsley (London), p. 309:Moreover, all the world over, proverbs run in pairs, and pull both ways: for the most part one neutralizes, by contradiction, the other.
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pull out »
To remove something from a container.
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quantum mechanics »
Something overly complicated or detailed.
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question mark »
Doubt or uncertainty.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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rag the puck »
To retain possession of the puck by skillful skating and stickhandling without attempting to score, as a deliberate tactic intended to use up time.
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rocket science »
Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.
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rocket scientist »
Someone qualified to understand or handle that which is overly complex, detailed or confusing; a genius.
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round out »
To make more complete by adding details.
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run for »
To try to obtain political position through the democratic voting process.
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run out the clock »
To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.
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run something by »
To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.
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run something past »
To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.
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scream »
An entertaingly outrageous person.
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see the forest for the trees »
To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the bigger picture, or the broader, more general situation. Generally used in the negative.
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serpentine »
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.
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set in stone »
Permanent; certain; firm.
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shoot the moon »
To attain great heights, a high value, or a numerically high measurement.
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silver bullet »
A cocktail somewhat like a martini.
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sit on the fence »
To remain neutral on a certain topic, to not have a stance or opinion.
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sitting pretty »
Having a comfortable or certain supply of money or resources.
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skeleton crew »
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
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smell like a rose »
To be regarded as appealing, virtuous, or respectable; to be untainted or unharmed.
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snake oil »
A type of 19th century patent medicine sold in the United States that claimed to contain snake fat, supposedly a Native American remedy for various ailments.
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snow on the mountaintop »
Gray or white hair on one's head, especially as an indication of aging.
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social death »
The alienation of certain people from society to the point of being forgotten, excluded, or ignored in society.
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split hairs »
Tedious details; minutiae.
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staircase wit »
Thinking of an idea or course of action too late to use it effectively, or the tendency to do so.
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stand back »
To maintain a safe distance from a hazard.
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stand back »
To abstain from participation.
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stand one's ground »
To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.
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stickhandle »
To maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner.
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suck up »
To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour.
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sure as eggs is eggs »
Absolutely certain.
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sweat »
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.
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sword and sandal »
Of or pertaining to a genre of books or films relating fantasy-adventure tales involving heroic exploits in ancient or biblical times.
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sword and sorcery »
Of or pertaining to a genre of narratives—including short stories, novels, television shows, films, and computer games—which combines wizardry and other fantastical supernatural elements with violent combat using medieval weaponry..
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tail between one's legs »
A reaction to a confrontation, specifically one with excessive shame and hurt pride.
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that's the way life is »
That is the way things happenCertain things cannot be changed, helped or improved; struggle and objection are pointless.1935, Louis Bromfield, The Man Who Had Everything [1], page 279:That's the way life is, and there's no use trying to go against it.1979, Jay Edward Abrams, A Theology of Christian Counseling: More Than Redemption [2], ISBN 0310511011, page 45:There are no standards, no values; that's the way life is. Learn to accept it and slide with it. Stop fighting it.2002, B. Eugene Ellison, Rings of the Templars, ISBN 059524050X, page 337:Shit happens; that's the way life is. In fact, I want you to take an additional thousand for your efforts.
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tickle someone's fancy »
To amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.
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tide over »
To support or sustain someone, especially financially, for a limited period.
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tie up »
To occupy, detain, keep busy, or delay.
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tin god »
An individual that abuses or exceeds his authority over others, frequently in petty ways; for example a low-level manager in situational comedies and other entertainment.
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to a T »
Precisely; exactly; perfectly; with great attention to detail.
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to be sure »
Admittedly, undoubtedly, certainly.
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to go »
Served in a package or takeout container so as to be taken away from a restaurant rather than eaten on the premises.
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touch-and-go »
Precarious, delicate, dangerous, risky, sensitive or of uncertain outcome.
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turn tail »
To flee; to run away; to leave.
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two-second rule »
A rule of thumb for safe driving by which a driver must maintain a two-second distance from the vehicle in front.
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up for grabs »
Available for anyone to obtain, claim or win.
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valley of death »
The phase of a startup business beginning with the entrepreneur's fulltime commitment to it and ending when the business has achieved sustainable cash flow.
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walk the line »
To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc..
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warts and all »
Of or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.
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wash over »
Of open water. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.
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watered-down »
Diluted; containing extra water.
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wear down »
To have one's long hair styled in a free, low-hanging, unencumbered style; i.e., not in an up-do or ponytail.
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window dressing »
The decorative display of retail merchandise in store windows.
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without fail »
Certainly; by all means; as a matter of importance.
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work one's tail off »
Work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
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work out »
To habitually exercise rigorously, especially by lifting weights, in order to increase strength or muscle mass or maintain fitness.
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yellow-bellied »
Pertaining to an animal or reptile that has a yellow belly.
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you bet »
Certainly; you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.
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you bet »
Expresses support, agreement, certainty or emphasis.
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zoom in »
To focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a larger image, or a closer view.
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zoom in »
So as to make it larger and possibly more detailed.
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zoom out »
To focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a smaller image, or a more distant view.
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zoom out »
So as to make it smaller and possibly less detailed.
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