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equal to the taskcompetent or capable of performing a certain role or handling a situationRate it:

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take to taskTo lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.Rate it:

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task forceA group of people working towards a particular task, project, or activity, especially assigned in a particular capacity.Rate it:

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up to the tasksomeone who capable to doing a jobRate it:

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Bite Off More Than You Can ChewTo take on something more than of its actual capacity, a person, who tries to accomplish too much, or is greedy by nature, or overconfident or too much motivated, taking more responsibility or task that a person can manageRate it:

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blind leading the blindSituation where an unqualified person is attempting to train others in a task.Rate it:

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by hook or crookWe will get it done.. The task at hand will be done regardless of the cost .. or the possibility of needing to steal other peoples things to do so.. Or the fact a need to associate with criminals/crimes may not be 'your' norm.. it will be doneRate it:

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don't dilly-dally aroundDilly-Dally' Means To approach A Task Or Challenge With An Attitude Of Playfulness, Very Relaxed, Unimportant Viewpoint, 'Whatever? ? ? ?Rate it:

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don't look at meA response indicating that one is not willing or able to perform a task.Rate it:

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hit a home runAccomplish a difficult task, design a spectacular approach, display an outstanding solution.Rate it:

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it was worth itit deserved it The phrase "it was worth it" is a common expression used to indicate that the effort, time, or cost of something was justified by the outcome or result. It suggests that the benefits or rewards of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. The phrase is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment after completing a challenging task, achieving a goal, or experiencing a positive outcome. For example, someone who has just finished a difficult workout might say, "It was worth it. I feel great!" Or, a traveler who has just returned from an amazing trip might say, "It was worth it, even though it was expensive." The phrase can also be used to justify or defend a decision that may have negative consequences or be seen as controversial. For example, a business owner who has just taken a significant financial risk might say, "It was worth it in the end. We've seen a significant increase in revenue." Overall, the phrase "it was worth it" suggests that the rewards or benefits of an experience, action, or decision outweighed the challenges or sacrifices involved. It is often used to express satisfaction, contentment, or a sense of accomplishment, and it can also be used to justify or defend a decision.Rate it:

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make bricks without strawTo accomplish a task without the proper materials or under unreasonable conditions; to do the impossible.Rate it:

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new schoolA style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.Rate it:

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on the booksFinished; concluded; able to be regarded as a matter of record; any completed task, accomplishment, or event that has been documented or recorded in some way.Rate it:

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too many cooks spoil the brothIf too many people try to take charge at a task, the end product might be ruined.Rate it:

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chicken outTo shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.Rate it:

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beaver awayTo busily undertake a large task.Rate it:

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knuckle downTo get to work; to focus on a task.Rate it:

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carry the message to garciaTo perform a requisite task despite obstacles.Rate it:

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Get the Green LightGet permitted to do something, be allowed to move forward in taskRate it:

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labor of loveA task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.Rate it:

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like a bull at a gatecharging into some task without much thought, taking action hastilyRate it:

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long row to hoeA difficult or arduous task.Rate it:

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on the right trackUsing the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.Rate it:

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push one's luckTo take an excessive risk or to attempt some task unlikely to succeed, especially after having already been unexpectedly lucky.Rate it:

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third time's a charmOne is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.Rate it:

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Tinker to Evers to ChanceA task accomplished quickly by well-executed teamwork; those involved in the teamworkRate it:

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wild-goose chaseA task whose execution is inordinately complex relative to the value of the outcome.Rate it:

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piece of cakeA job, task or other activity that is easy or simple to do.Rate it:

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employ a steam engine to crack a nutto do a simple task in an overcomplicated manner.Rate it:

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queer someone's pitchTo make a task more difficult for the speaker.Rate it:

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hunker downTo take shelter; to prepare oneself for some eventuality; to focus on a task.Rate it:

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zero in onTo concentrate or focus one's attention on at task.Rate it:

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Leave No Stone UnturnedMake all efforts to accomplish any task or somethingRate it:

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Carry the BallTo ensure the completion of task/job perfectlyRate it:

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drain the swamp when up to one's neck in alligators(idiomatic) When performing a long and complex task, and when you've gotten utterly immersed in secondary and tertiary unexpected tangential subtasks, it's easy to lose sight of the initial objective. This sort of distraction can be particularly problematic if the all-consuming subtask or sub-subtask is not, after all, particularly vital to the original, primary goal, but ends up sucking up time and resources (out of all proportion to its actual importance) only because it seems so urgent.Rate it:

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farm outTo subcontract some task to another; to outsource.Rate it:

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bear fruitTo succeed in some task; literally, of a tree or plant bearing fruit; figuratively in relation to any attempted task.Rate it:

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bite the biscuitTo undertake an unpleasant task or to acknowledge an unfavorable situation or responsibility.Rate it:

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Easy as PieVery easy; an effortless task in which no effort is requiredRate it:

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get one's hands dirtyto get involved with the unpleasant parts, or the lowest levels, of a task.Rate it:

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bite offTo accept or commit oneself to a task, project, notion, or responsibility, especially one which presents challenges.Rate it:

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brain crampA temporary mental lapse, such as an inability to remember something, to focus one's attention, to understand something, or to perform some other mental task of which one would ordinarily be capable.Rate it:

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carry the message to garciaTo perform a requisite task without having been informed specifically by what method to do so.Rate it:

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hard yardsThe key effort in completing a difficult taskRate it:

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soft touchA comfortable situation; an easy task or undemanding occupation, especially one which is comfortably remunerative.Rate it:

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stroke of workWith "do not do a", to do none of the assigned task at all.Rate it:

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try to get on first!An encouraging expression to others to attempt a seemingly impossible task. The leader asks the crew to give it their best and try the "baseball theme".Rate it:

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well done my boyCompletion of something special, a challenging task.Rate it:

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ad opus faciendum accedereto take a task in hand, engage upon it.Rate it:

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