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for what it’s worthIdiomatic phrase used to introduce one’s opinion or advice on a topic or situation - usually spoken with a guarded degree of modesty, uncertainty, or an expectation that the receiver is not bound to heed the speaker’s words. Interchangeable with the phrase, ‘take it or leave it.’added
3 days ago
war chestColloquial phrase for reserve funds set aside by companies for unexpected developments or for opportunistic advantagesadded
15 days ago
accidentally on purposeSeemingly unintentionally but actually deliberatelyadded
28 days ago
mise en scèneThe set of a theatrical production; Physical environment, surroundings, or ambianceadded
1 month ago
back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceadded
1 month ago
tinker’s damInsignificant; something of little value; a worthless amount; the smallest degreeadded
1 month ago
malfunction junctionA traffic jam; Any location known for considerable congestionadded
1 month ago
off one’s hingesIrrational, unstable, crazyadded
1 month ago
a/the picture of healthAppearing vibrant, energetic, and free from any signs of illness or ailment; exhibiting physical well-being and robustness.added
1 month ago
analysis paralysisAn inability to make a decision due to overthinkingadded
1 month ago
hammer outto play something on the pianoadded
1 month ago
fount of wisdom/knowledgeBoundless source of information; expert level Various other nouns are interchangeable with ‘wisdom’ or ‘knowledge’ to modify status as a ’fount of,‘ or ‘being a wealth of’ something E.g. fount of courage, fount of compassion, fount of indecision, etc.added
2 months ago
off the schneidFinally achieving something after a lengthy streak of bad luck or futilityadded
2 months ago
foot the billBe responsible for paymentadded
2 months ago
pay it forwardPerforming a selfless act of kindness (normally for a random stranger) after having been the beneficiary of such an act oneself - the mentality behind which is to make kindness contagious such that it multiplies exponentiallyadded
3 months ago
who’s to sayNo one really knows; it’s anyone’s guessadded
3 months ago
hunt and peckForm of typing employed by novices in which they search for and strike each and every key one by one on a keyboard, normally using only their index fingers --considered slow and inefficientadded
3 months ago
within an inch of one’s lifeFiguratively or hyperbolically, means very soundly, thoroughly, or completely; To an extreme degree or extent; often follows the verb ‘beat’ to mean ‘very close to or near death’added
4 months ago
coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.added
4 months ago
dressed/done up like a dog’s dinnerThe root of this idiom, chiefly used in the UK and Australia, is the phrase ‘a dog’s dinner’ which means- very disorganized, untidy, or messy. When it becomes the full idiom, to be ‘dressed up’ or ‘done up like a dog’s dinner’ it takes on the meaning of being inappropriately overdressed - garish or tastelessly. To attract attention by wearing formal or decorative clothing when it is not called for. This phrase is quite similar to ‘a dog’s breakfast’ in that the implication is of something messy and averse, as something socially distasteful or out of place, --an unappealing muddle.added
4 months ago
spring the trapTo cunningly trick someone or take advantage of a situation in a deceptive wayadded
5 months ago
wax poeticTo speak or write verbosely and in an increasingly enthusiastic manner; any discourse which is of an eloquent or poetic nature; similar to ‘wax lyrical’added
5 months ago
hazard payAdditional compensation provided to employees who perform perilous or high-risk duties or work under considerable physical hardship or constraintsadded
5 months ago
joker in the packAn unpredictable element, person, or aberration which can have an unexpected effect on an outcome or situationadded
5 months ago
off the chartsExceeding expectations or standard measurements; Wonderful, exciting, grandadded
5 months ago

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