apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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bend somebody's ear »
Sorry to bend your ear with the whole story, but I think you ought to know.
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blurt out »
To say suddenly, without thinking.
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brain fart »
A lapse in the thought process; an inability to think or remember something clearly.
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change one's tune »
To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
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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 to think of it »
By the way; now that I think about it; indicates something brought to mind.
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come up with »
To invent, create, or think of.
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count sheep »
To attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.
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crab mentality »
A way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.
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deep thinker »
A person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.
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Do the best and live the rest »
First do your work with your 100% dont think about the result
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everything happens for a reason »
All events are purposeful.Everything happens for a reason, so there is no such thing as failure. Mary-Kate OlsenPeople like to say "everything happens for a reason." If you repeat that in your head long enough that starts to sound like "anything can happen with a razor." Laura KightlingerI believe that everything happens for a reason, but I think it's important to seek out that reason - that's how we learn. Drew Barrymore
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flight of fancy »
An idea, narrative, suggestion, etc. which is extremely imaginative and which appears to be entirely unrealistic, untrue, or impractical; thinking which is very speculative.
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fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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great minds think alike »
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.
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have one's head in the clouds »
To daydream; to think about matters other than the present reality.
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have one's head in the clouds »
To have fantastic or impractical dreams; to think impractically.
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hit on »
To discover, pinpoint; to think up; to realize; to invent.
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hit upon »
To think of; to invent; to realize.
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in one's right mind »
Sane, sensible, reasonable; thinking clearly.
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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jumped-up »
Describes a person who thinks he is superior in some way that the speaker disagrees with. For instance, of a higher class, or has more authority than they have in reality.
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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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lie back and think of England »
. "think of England" refers to the importance of children.
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lie back and think of England »
Used to preface any unpleasant but inevitable experience.
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lump together »
To put different items or groups together and treat them, or think of them as one single group.
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mull over »
To think deeply about something; to ponder, deliberate or ruminate.
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new school »
A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that is typical of the current era, as opposed to former eras.
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not leave one's thoughts »
Said when one keeps thinking about something.
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on a whim »
Done without thinking seriously about the consequences.
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one-track mind »
That said to be possessed by someone who is obsessed with something or only able to think of one thing.
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out of it »
Disoriented; not thinking clearly.
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rack one's brain »
To struggle to think of or remember something.
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red mist »
Anger sufficient to cloud judgement, to stop clear thinking.
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reflect on »
To think carefully about something, and give it due consideration.
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reinvent the wheel »
To redo work unnecessarily when it has already been done satisfactorily; to rethink an already working system, technique, etc. in a pointless attempt to improve it.
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rose-colored glasses »
An optimistic perception of something; a positive opinion; seeing something in a positive way, often thinking of it as better than it actually is.
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run off with »
To leave with someone with the intention of living with them or marrying them. Usually in secret because other people think it is wrong.
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shoot oneself in the foot »
To act against one's own interests, e.g., by saying what one is really thinking.
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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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switch off »
To lose interest, and start thinking about something else.
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take away »
To leave a memory or impression in one's mind that you think about later.
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think about »
To ponder.
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think better of it »
To change one's mind; especially to decide against.
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think of England »
To tolerate or endure bad sex. Used in conjunction with "I just lie on my back and.." "I just go through the motions and..." etc.
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think one's shit doesn't stink »
To be arrogant or snobbish; to feel superior to others.
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think over »
To ponder or reflect on a subject.
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think tank »
A group of which performs research and develops reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporations, interest groups, or government.
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think the world of »
To have a good opinion; to esteem; to admire.
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think through »
To fully consider an action, and understand all its consequences.
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think twice »
To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.
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think up »
To create in one’s mind; to invent..
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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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tomorrow is another day »
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a fresh start for one's endeavors.1600, author unknown, "Phillidaes Love-call to her Coridon, and his replying" (song), in England's Helicon, printed at London by I.R. for John Flasket:Phil. Yonder comes my Mother, Coridon,whether shall I flie?Cor. Under yonder Beech my lovely one,while she passeth by.Say to her thy true-Love was not heere,remember, remember,to morrow is another day:1896, Amelia E. Barr, A Knight of the Nets, ch. 8:"Well, well, my dear lass, to-night we cannot work, but we may sleep. . . . Keep a still heart tonight, and tomorrow is another day."1936, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, ch. 63:"Tomorrow, I'll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day."2005, Fran Schumer, "JERSEY: In Princeton, Taking On Harvard's Fuss About Women," New York Times, 19 June (retrieved 18 Aug. 2009):"Half of me is depressed
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under the impression »
Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.
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wade in »
To interrupt someone, or a situation, by doing or saying something abruptly, or forcefully, and usually without thinking about the consequences.
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wishful thinking »
Decision-making based on self-delusion.
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wishful thinking »
The illusion that what one would like is actually true.
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yell silently »
To think very strong thoughts, that one wishes to yell out loud but does not.
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zone out »
To stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing.
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