all it's cracked up to be »
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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all well and good »
Basically good, but with some shortcoming or limitation.
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an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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at rest »
Not moving; stationary.
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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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bad news »
An irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.
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barge in »
To intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.
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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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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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blot one's copy book »
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
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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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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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