date with destiny »
An inevitable future event or encounter, especially one which is likely to be momentous.
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don't be penny wise and pound foolish »
Don't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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hold water »
To withstand scrutiny or criticism; to be valid.
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in the dock »
Under scrutiny; subject to critical inspection.
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in the hot seat »
Under pressure to perform; under scrutiny; at the center of attention.
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short leash »
Forcing one to function within a strict set of rules, or under great scrutiny or oversight.
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take the heat »
To take the blame; to be the focus of anger or scrutiny; to take the consequences.
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under the microscope »
Under close scrutiny or examination.
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