a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush »
It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.
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as the crow flies »
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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bad apple »
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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be of two minds »
To be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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between a rock and a hard place »
Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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bird in the hand »
Shortened form of "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".
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blind date »
A romantic meeting between two people who have never met before.
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borganism »
An organization of autonomous organisms that exhibit collectivism: individual "units" that have merged to yield a unified construct. Such an amalgam may possess a collective consciousness, arguably an emergent phenomenon of social networking.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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brickbat »
A criticism or uncomplimentary remark hurled at artwork or other recipient.
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bridge »
A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
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bridge »
A system which connects two or more local area networks at layer 2.
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bridge »
A valence bond, atom or chain of atoms that connects two different parts of a molecule; the atoms so connected being bridgeheads.
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bridge »
An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
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