bad apple »
A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy, especially one who has an adverse influence on others.
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blessed event »
An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.
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chopped liver »
A person or object which is not worthy of being noticed; someone or something insignificant.
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earn one's keep »
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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hold one's own »
To stand up to; to give a respectable performance; to provide worthy competition.
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in a league of one's own »
Far excelling even the closest contender; not having any worthy competition.
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in the running »
Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
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live one »
A person, thing, or situation which is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or urgent.
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make the grade »
To prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.
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no great shakes »
Unexceptional; not special or noteworthy; not very effective.
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not a pretty sight »
Something disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration.
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nothing to write home about »
Not exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.
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one-trick pony »
A person or group noteworthy for only a single achievement, skill, or characteristic.
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real deal »
A thing or person which is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
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so-called »
So named; called by such a name, with a very strong connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.
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with flying colors »
Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.
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