all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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at a glance »
Upon cursory examination; an abbreviated review.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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bank night »
An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.
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behind the scenes »
In secret; out of public view.
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bird's-eye view »
The view from directly or high above.
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brush up »
To review; to improve an existing but rusty or under-developed skill.
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but then »
Then again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.
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call 'em as one sees 'em »
To candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.
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ceterum censeo »
A formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.
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devil's advocate »
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
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fade out »
A type of transition used in movies usually at the end of a scene, in which the transition fades to black from the cut.
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film critic »
movie reviewer
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final cut »
In the movie industry, the final released version of the film.
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freak flag »
Unconventional or unrestrained behavior; extreme, nonconformist views; the side of one's personality which harbors a tendency toward such behavior or such views.
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full of oneself »
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.
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horror film »
scary movie
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hung the moon »
To view or be viewed with uncritical or excessive awe, reverence, or infatuation.
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in view of »
Considering.
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lay open »
In Japan and South Korea, to publish a patent for initial public review, prior to the formal application for registration.
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less is more »
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; simplicity is preferable to complexity; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.1855, Robert Browning, "Men and Women":Well, less is more, Lucrezia: I am judged.1954, "'Less Is More'," Time, 14 Jun.:The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means."2007, Gia Kourlas, "Dance Review: An Ordered World Defined With Soothing Spareness," New York Times, 3 Mar. (retrieved 22 Oct. 2008):The program, which features two premieres
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memory lane »
A set of recollections available to be reviewed, especially accompanied by a feeling of nostalgia.
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moral high ground »
A position or point of view which is ethically superior or more reputable, in comparison to others which are under consideration.
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movie star »
famous film actor
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nobody's perfect »
Used when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my best
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Old Fart »
An elderly person who holds views that are considered old-fashioned.
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on opposite sides of the barricades »
Of starkly different, opposite views on an issue.
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on the other hand »
From another point of view.
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on the plus side »
Positively; from a favorable view or perspective.
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out of sight »
Not accessible to view.
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paper »
A written document that reports scientific or academic research and is usually subjected to peer review before publication in a scientific journal or in the proceedings of a scientific or academic meeting .
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pencil whip »
To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.
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put oneself in someone's shoes »
To try to look at a situation from a different point of view; as if one were the other person. To empathise.
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reality check »
A check or review to make sure something is consistent, reasonable, etc.
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ringside seat »
Any vantage point providing an excellent view.
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road movie »
A film in which much of the action takes place during a journey, especially one involving overland travel.
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run down »
To reduce the size or stock levels of a business, often with a view to closure.
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screen test »
movie audition
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sell »
To promote a particular viewpoint; to manipulate towards a desired end.
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silver screen »
By extension, the movies or that related to movies or cinema.
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silver screen »
The cinema screen onto which movies are projected.
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sort out »
To clarify by reviewing mentally.
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stand in someone's shoes »
To see from another's point of view; to feel what another feels.
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take a dim view of »
To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
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take a stand »
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
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take sides »
To ally oneself with a given opinion, agenda or group; to support one side or viewpoint in a competition or confrontation.
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then again »
From another point of view; on the other hand; on second thought.
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thorn in the flesh »
Ivar Specto. The Soviet Union and the Muslim World, 1917-1958.
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top shelf »
Books, magazines, or movies that have adult content, or soft-core porn.
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track record »
An organization's, product's, or person's past performance reviewed in its entirety, usually for the purpose of making a judgment.
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trailer trash »
Deleted from the movie trailer. Not included in theatrical run.
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worm's-eye view »
A view of an object from below, from the ground.
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write up »
review
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zoom in »
To focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a larger image, or a closer view.
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zoom out »
To focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a smaller image, or a more distant view.
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