almost doesn't count »
Near success (or correctness) is not deemed success (or correctness).
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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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baby blues »
Period and feeling of depressiveness after giving birth; a less severe form of postnatal depression.
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boot camp »
Indoctrination, physical fitness training and basic instruction in service-related subjects for recruits in the Navy and Marine Corps.
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bum chum »
A male’s homosexual partner..
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chase tail »
Partner.
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cut in »
Especially, to dance with someone who is already dancing by replacing his or her partner.
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deadbeat dad »
A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.
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every silver lining has a cloud »
Every good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.
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fit as a lop »
In good health, fitness.
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fly on the wall »
A quiet, non-participating, or unseen observer; an eavesdropper or witness.
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horse's mouth »
Source; someone who directly experienced or witnessed something.
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in no uncertain terms »
With great clarity, emphasis, or exactness; without any ambiguity.
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in shape »
In a good state of physical fitness or bodily appearance.
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in the act »
In the process of doing something; used to emphasize the eye-witness evidence.
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