according to »
Based on what is said or stated.
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all hell breaks loose »
Vi A place or state of fury, turmoil, destruction, or chaos.
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all it's cracked up to be »
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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all out »
The state of a side having no more men to bat, thus ending its innings.
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all well and good »
Basically good, but with some shortcoming or limitation.
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am I right or am I right »
Rhetorical question from somebody who has stated what they consider to be an unassailable truth.
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an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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and then some »
Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.
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apron string hold »
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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as is »
In its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.
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at a stand »
In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.
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at death's door »
About to die; in a life-threatening state of health.
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at rest »
Not moving; stationary.
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at sixes and sevens »
In a state of confusion.
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at sixes and sevens »
In a state of dispute or disagreement.
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at the drop of a hat »
Without any hesitation; instantly.
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at the high port »
At once; unhesitatingly; quickly and vigorously.
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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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back burner »
A state of low urgency; a state of low current importance.
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bad news »
An irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.
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bang to rights »
Caught red-handed; in a guilty state.
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barge in »
To intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.
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barnburner »
Liberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.
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barrow man »
A man under sentence of transportation; alluding to the convicts at Woolwich, who are principally employed in wheeling barrows full of brick or dirt.
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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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beg to differ »
To differ strongly in opinion or interpretation.
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big shot »
A person with a reputation of importance or power.
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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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blot one's copy book »
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
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blow out of proportion »
To overreact to or overstate; to treat too seriously or be overly concerned with.
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blue state »
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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booby prize »
A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.
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bridge »
A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
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bright-line rule »
A clearly defined rule or standard, comprised of objective factors, which leaves little or no room for varying interpretation.
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bring round »
To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.
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brown bag »
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
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bum rap »
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
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burn one's bridges »
To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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chat up »
In a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
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chew the cud »
To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.
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cite chapter and verse »
To provide specific references from an authoritative book, as the Bible or a book of statutes or rules, to support a statement.
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cite chapter and verse »
To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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clear cut »
Having had all vegetation removed.
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climb the walls »
To behave in a distressed or frantic manner; to feel very agitated.
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cloud nine »
A state of happiness, elation or bliss; often used in the phrase on cloud nine.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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come on »
A statement or sometimes action reflecting sexual or relational interest.
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come short »
Fail to meet (expectations or standards)
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cool down »
To become less agitated.
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cool down »
To cause to become less agitated.
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correlation does not imply causation »
(statistics) The observed correlation between two parameters, say, the growth of a market and the growth of a neighbor's child may, in fact, have nothing to do with each other's causation.
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curveball »
A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve".
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cut somebody some slack »
To be patient or lenient with somebody; to relax standards or expectations.
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cut to the chase »
To get to the point; to get on with it; to state something directly.
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damp squib »
Anything that doesn’t work properly, or fails to come up to expectations..
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dead »
Stationary; static.
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deer in the headlights »
A mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety fear, panic, surpriseand/or confusion, or substance abuse. The behavioral signs are like a deer subjected to a car's headlights, such as widely opened eyes and a lack of motor reactions.
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diamonds are a girl's best friend »
A statement that suggests, while love is a luxury, material wealth (particularly jewellery) is more valuable in the long run.
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dictated but not read »
Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated the text so annotated.
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dishpan hands »
Hands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.
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do as I say and not as I do »
Don't imitate my behavior but obey my instructions.
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dog and pony show »
Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate.
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double talk »
Lying, especially in a formal political statement.
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down the tubes »
Into a state of collapse or failure.
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drive-by media »
Media professionals who "spray" a bunch of repetitive misstatements, mistaken and misinterpreted news reports to cause excitement and confusion. They then figuratively "drive off" leaving the cleanup of their mess and hysteria to others, to correct and properly explain and interpret.
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e pluribus unum »
A national motto of the United States of America, meaning "From many, one", or "out of many, one", referring to the integration of 13 independent colonies into one country, and that has taken an additional meaning, giving the pluralistic nature of American society from immigration.
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end of the line »
The termination point of a railway or similar transportation system.
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end of the world »
Any change that seems catastrophic or devastating.
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estate agent »
property seller
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even keel »
A state of having one's emotions under control and balanced.
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face off »
Either an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one.
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face value »
No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.
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face value »
The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.
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fall apart »
To break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state.
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fancypants »
Alternative spelling of fancy pants. The condition of being overly showy; concerned more about one's reputation than anything else.
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far be it »
A disclaimer stating that the person speaking will not do something.
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firm up »
To make tentative plans more definite.
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fit into »
To be of similar cultural or social status as the members of a group of people.
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fit to be tied »
Very agitated or distressed; enraged.
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flower »
Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.
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flower »
The best examples or representatives of a group.
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flower »
The best state of things; the prime.
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follow suit »
To follow an example; to imitate.
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fool's paradise »
A state of happiness due to illusion or false hope.
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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 nonce »
For the time being, with the expectation that the situation may change.
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force someone's hand »
Bring about a situation which necessitates an agent to act, often causing a plan to be executed prematurely.
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fork over »
Hundreds of spectators forked over the 70 bucks for tickets.
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fourth estate »
Journalism or journalists considered as a group; the Press.
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fourth estate »
Which governed legislation.
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from my cold, dead hands »
A statement that something will not be taken away from you until the day you die.
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get bent out of shape »
To take offense; to become angry, agitated or upset.
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get off »
To disembark from mass transportation, such as a bus or train.
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get on somebody's nerves »
To annoy or irritate; to bother.
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give hostage to fortune »
To take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.
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give someone the eye »
To show flirtatious signs with the eye.
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go blue »
Of states and counties, to be carried by a Democratic candidate in a given U.S. election.
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go red »
Of states or counties, to be carried by a Republican candidate in a given U.S. election.
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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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go to sleep »
An expression used to dismiss an extremely foolish statement, or to dismiss somebody that one does not feel like talking to.
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go too far »
To exceed an unstated limit, especially a limit of acceptable behaviour.
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going to the dogs »
In such a poor state that it should be left to the dogs.
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gray area »
A part that is not clear or certain; something that is open to interpretation.
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grease monkey »
A mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.
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green light »
A traffic light in its green state .
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green state »
A state that is, or is perceived as, environmentally friendly.
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grey area »
An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories where the border between the two is fuzzy.
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grind one's gears »
To annoy or irritate.
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hand waving »
Discussion or argumentation involving approximation, vagueness, educated guessing, or the attempt to explain or excuse vagaries.
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harsh one's mellow »
Disturbing someone otherwise in a state of calm.
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harsh one's mellow »
To annoy or irritate; to bother.
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hatchet job »
A treatment which serves primarily to disparage its subject; a piece of criticism which aims to destroy a reputation.
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have ants in one's pants »
To be agitated and constantly fidgeting.
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have egg on one's face »
To suffer embarrassment or humiliation; to damage one's reputation.
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hear, hear »
Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
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heart of glass »
A very fragile romantic state.
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here's to »
Denoting proposed salutation while drinking alcohol, toast.
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hit one out of the ballpark »
To hit a fair ball so well that the ball flies over all of the spectators' seats and lands outside the stadium.
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hit someone for six »
Be affected in a devastating way by some unexpected news.
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hog heaven »
A state of contented bliss.
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horse sense »
Common sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom independent from, and trumping, formal education.
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hot desking »
The working practice of sharing desks or workstations between workers, as a means of saving space and resources.
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hot mess »
Refers to a person, thing, or situation in such a state of disarray or disapproval by peers, often in reference to physical appearance, perceived to be disastrously embarrassing, pitiful, or beyond repair.
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hot potato »
A child's game in which players pass a ball or other item between them, with the object of avoiding being left holding the item when time expires.
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hot potato »
An awkward or delicate problem with which nobody wants to be associated.
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how-d'ye-do »
A troublesome state of affairs.
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ill health »
A state of illness, or bad health.
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in a state »
Agitated and anxious.
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in cold blood »
In a ruthless and unfeeling manner; premeditated and deliberate.
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in line »
Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
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in other words »
Stated or interpreted another way; introduces an explanation.
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in shape »
In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
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in shape »
In good condition, repair; in a good state.
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inside baseball »
Technical matters concerning baseball not apparent to spectators.
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joe job »
An act of e-mail spamming where the sender's identity and address are those of an innocent third party, intended either to tarnish that person's reputation or to flood that person's e-mail with bounces.
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keep it real »
In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.
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keep up with the Joneses »
To do or buy things for status, show, or image rather than out of need, especially for the purpose of competing with friends or neighbors.
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kiss of life »
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
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knock off »
An imitation, especially one of poorer quality.
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knock on wood »
To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted my a presumptuous statement.
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knock up »
In the morning as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
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knock up »
To gently hit the ball back and forth before a tennis match, as practice or warm-up, and to gauge the state of the playing surface, lighting, etc. See knock-up.
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l'esprit de l'escalier »
The experience of thinking of a devastating rejoinder only after leaving the scene of the debate.
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labor of love »
A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.
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land of opportunity »
A nickname for the United States.
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last burst of fire »
A state of exertion where one gives one's all; expending all of one's remaining energy in a final effort to achieve one's goal.
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last word »
The final statement uttered by a person before death.
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last word »
The finest, highest, or ultimate representative of some class of objects.
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lay down »
To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate .
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lay down the law »
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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lay it on the line »
To state something, for example an ultimatum, strongly and clearly.
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leader of the free world »
The President of the United States.
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level up »
To progress to the next level of player character stats and abilities. Often used in role-playing games when the character has aquired enough experience points.
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lion »
A stylized representation of a large cat, used on a coat of arms.
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live up »
To fulfil the expectations placed upon.
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loaded for bear »
Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.
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loaded for bear »
Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation.
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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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long finger »
A state of postponement or procrastination.
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louse up »
Mess up; confuse; put into a state of disorder.
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make waves »
To upset the status quo.
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man up »
His station, prepared for departure of an aircraft, ship, etc.
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march to the beat of a different drum »
To do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and expectations.
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mark my words »
Listen to me; used before a statement one wishes to emphasize.
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measure up »
To meet expectations; to be as good as.
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mess up »
To discombobulate, utterly confuse, or confound psychologically; to throw into a state of mental disarray.
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monkey on one's back »
A state of persistent distress or worry or the cause of such a state.
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mouse potato »
A person who spends excessive amounts of time using a computer.
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muckety muck »
A person in a position of power, authority, or status.
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never mind »
I withdraw my previous statement.
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no ifs, ands, or buts »
Period; exactly so; without modification, limitation, or addendum.
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no screaming hell »
Something that is not particularly effective or impressive; something that is below expectations.
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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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not all it's cracked up to be »
Not as good as claimed; falling short of expectations.
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not to put too fine a point on it »
Used to apologise for a possibly impolite statement one is making.
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now you're talking »
A phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.
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nugget of truth »
A small amount of truth in a generally untrue statement.
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off board »
Not on or in a means of transportation.
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on at »
to pester; to irritate; to annoy
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on board »
On or in a means of transportation.
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on one's soapbox »
Stating or professing one's opinion; attempting to persuade others of something.
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on pins and needles »
Feeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.
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on tenterhooks »
In a state of suspense or apprehension.
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on the line »
On a level with the eye of the spectator; said of a picture, as hung in an exhibition of pictures.
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on top of the world »
Delighted; ecstatic; exceptionally pleased, happy, or satisfied.
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one who hesitates is lost »
A person who spends too much time contemplating what to do may miss a valuable but fleeting opportunity.
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one-night stand »
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
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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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pain in the neck »
Someone or something which is annoying, irritating or inconvenient.
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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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peachy keen »
Extremely good, exactly right; all right. Often used in the negative or with an ironic or sarcastic connotation to mean the opposite.
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pick up »
To clean up; to return to an organized state.
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pitched battle »
An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.
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plead the fifth »
To invoke the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves.
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pop out »
To leave a room or building with the expectation of returning soon.
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possession is nine-tenths of the law »
One who has possession of a thing has some right to it; a popular statement of the doctrine of adverse possession.
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power behind the throne »
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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pretty pictures »
Image supplements in a presentation: graphs, charts, etc.
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pronunciamiento »
A military uprising or coup in Spain or the Spanish American republics, particularly in the 19th century. They received this designation because coups were usually accompanied by a statement declaring the existing government null and void.
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put across »
To explain or state something clearly and understandably.
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put down to »
To state the cause of a situation.
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put out »
The statistic of the number of outs a defensive player directly caused.
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put to the test »
To test something or someone; to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.
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rain check »
In social interactions, a polite way to turn down an invitation, with the implication one is simply postponing it and that another time would be acceptable.
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raise the bar »
To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.
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rank and file »
Those lacking any particular title or status; those having no station.
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read between the lines »
To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.
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real Macoy »
The genuine thing, neither a substitute nor an imitation.
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real McCoy »
The genuine thing, neither a substitute nor an imitation.
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real McKoy »
The genuine thing, neither a substitute nor an imitation.
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red state »
A state of the United States voting Republican in a given election, or tending to vote Republican in general.
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rev up »
To increase the speed of an engine, especially that of a stationary motor car.
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rock the boat »
To disturb the status quo or go against rules or conventions, as in an effort to get attention.
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rub in »
To irritatingly make a point.
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rub somebody the wrong way »
To bother, disturb, irritate, or annoy.
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save face »
To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.
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scissorbill »
The black skimmer bird native to the Atlantic states, USA.
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scratch that »
To disregard, omit, or ignore the previous statement.
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second childhood »
A childlike state in any adult, resulting from mental illness, trauma, or other conditions.
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second childhood »
The period or state of cognitive decline of an elderly person, characterized by childlike judgment and behavior.
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see red »
To be angry or irritated.
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send up »
To imitate someone or something for the purpose of satirical humour.
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shanks' nag »
Transportation by foot. To "take a shanks' nag" means using one's own legs to walk.
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shanks' pony »
Transportation by foot.
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shoot one's mouth off »
To make reckless or exaggerated statements.
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shotgun »
A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line. Mostly heard in the southern United States.
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show the flag »
Of a naval vessel or military force, to identify itself by displaying the flag of its country of origin, especially in order to establish an authoritative presence and to exert diplomatic or political influence.
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sign off »
Term used to describe the closing of a radio or television station's studios and cessation of a broadcasting signal, usually during the overnight hours.
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sign on »
The time of day when a radio or television station begins broadcasting, usually after being off the air for several hours.
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simmer down »
To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.
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since when »
Used to indicate doubt as to the veracity of a statement.
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sing from the same hymnbook »
To make the same or similar statements, especially to express the same opinions in public as a result of a prior agreement.
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sit on it »
To wait or hesitate.
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small potatoes »
One or more persons or things of relatively little consequence, importance, or value.
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smear campaign »
An effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.
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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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so-called »
Same as above, without the negative connotation.
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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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speak one's mind »
To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.
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spectator sport »
A sporting activity which has a relatively high ratio of watchers to direct participants.
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spectator sport »
An activity which consists of watching or observing.
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spectator sport »
Something, especially a process or activity, which is a popular object of observation; an activity which a person prefers to watch rather than to participate in.
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stand by »
To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
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stars in one's eyes »
The state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.
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stat whore »
Through unscrupulous or tacky means.
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state of affairs »
A specific situation; a set of circumstances.
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stately home »
mansion
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stew in one's juices »
To be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.
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stick in someone's craw »
To cause lasting annoyance, irritation, or hard feelings.
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stick up »
To protect one's status.
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sticking point »
A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
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sticking point »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
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sticking-place »
The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point.
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strut one's stuff »
To behave, or to perform in a showy or ostentatious manner, especially in a way to impress others; to show off.
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swing state »
A state which may vote Democratic or Republican, in a given election or generally; a purple state.
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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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take a powder »
To leave in a hurry; run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.
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take back »
To retract an earlier statement.
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take it easy »
Immediately calm yourself down; your state of panic does not help.
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take off »
To imitate, often in a satirical manner.
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take sides »
To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.
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take things as they come »
To accept and deal with events as they occur, with a composed state of mind.
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talk is cheap »
It is easy to make boastful or unrealistic statements which are not supported by actions or evidence.
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talk like an apothecary »
To use hard or gallipot words: from the assumed gravity and affectation of knowledge generally put on by the gentlemen of this profession, who are commonly as superficial in their learning as they are pedantic in their language.
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talk out one's ass »
To speak authoritatively on a subject which one actually knows little about; to exaggerate.
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tear one's hair out »
To react with extreme agitation.
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tee off »
To irritate, vex, or annoy.
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tell you the truth »
Used to positively assert the frank honesty of an associated statement of set of statements; equivalent to "to you tell the truth".
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test bed »
Any venue, setup, etc. used for experimentation, testing, proving a concept, etc.
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that's just me »
Indicates the expression of a personal opinion, but often used ironically as an understatement.
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the Devil »
Used to add emphasis to a question or statement.
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the more things change, the more they stay the same »
A proverb making the observation that turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.
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the rabbit died »
A statement spoken to indicate one's own pregnancy, or that someone has found out they are pregnant.
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there you have it »
That is it; that is the situation or state of things.
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there you have it »
Used to introduce a speaker's interpretation of what has just transpired or been described.
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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tit for tat »
Equivalent retribution, an eye for an eye, returning exactly what you get.
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tit for tat »
Hat.
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to a fare-thee-well »
To the greatest extent or to completion; to a state of refinement or perfection.
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to hell in a handbasket »
To a bad state of affairs quickly.
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to say the least »
Used to suggest that what was previously stated was an understatement.
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to tell the truth »
An attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.
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toss-upness »
The quality of being a toss-up, usually used in reference to a toss-up state in American presidential elections.
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touch up »
To touch or to grope someone in flirtatious or sleazy way.
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touchy-feely »
Driven by intuition or emotion, with a connotation of de-emphasis of rational thought or logic.
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tune in »
To select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio.
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turf war »
A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.
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turn against »
To rotate against or in opposition to something.
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turn away »
To rotate the body or head so as not to face someone or something.
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turn out »
To turn or rotate outwards or out of something.
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turn over »
To flip over; to rotate top to bottom.
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turn up »
To reposition by rotating, flipping, etc. upwards.
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turn up one's nose »
To refuse, especially as due to pride or status.
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turn upside down »
To flip over; to rotate top to bottom.
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well ain't that the catfish in the trap »
A sentence commonly spoken in the Southern United States. It can often be used in place of "well, I'll be damned". Used to express surprise.
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what do I know »
Implies that a statement is based on a guess or assumption rather than on knowledge or evidence.
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what goes around comes around »
The status eventually returns to its original value after completing some sort of cycle.A person's actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person.
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whistle walk »
The path slaves took to deliver food from the kitchen building of a plantation to the main dining room. Slaves were expected to whistle during this walk in order to assure their masters that they were not eating the food.
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whistle-stop »
A small train station.
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white lie »
A deliberate, untrue statement which does no harm or is intended to produce a favorable result.
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white trash »
A poorly educated white person with low moral and social standards and low social status.
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you can hang your hat on that »
It's something to put faith in, to rely upon or trust (when used in a positive connotation).
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you knows it »
You're right; I wholeheartedly agree with your statement.
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