up the creek without a paddle »
In a difficult situation with no means of rectifying it.
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up the ying yang »
Far more than one needs.
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up to snuff »
Adequate; of acceptable or quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.
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wade in »
To interrupt someone, or a situation, by doing or saying something abruptly, or forcefully, and usually without thinking about the consequences.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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what's eating you »
What is annoying or bothering you?.
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window-shopping »
The browsing of shop windows without any intention of buying.
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with flying colors »
Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.
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yield up »
To give something against one's will.
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yield up »
To disclose something hidden.
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you're never too old to learn »
It is possible to learn new things, at any age; (implying) follow your desires and dreams
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zone out »
To stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
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