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Idiomatic 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.’
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war chest
Colloquial phrase for reserve funds set aside by companies for unexpected developments or for opportunistic advantages
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accidentally on purpose
Seemingly unintentionally but actually deliberately
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mise en scène
The set of a theatrical production; Physical environment, surroundings, or ambiance
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back on one's heels
In 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 performance
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tinker’s dam
Insignificant; something of little value; a worthless amount; the smallest degree
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malfunction junction
A traffic jam; Any location known for considerable congestion
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off one’s hinges
Irrational, unstable, crazy
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a/the picture of health
Appearing vibrant, energetic, and free from any signs of illness or ailment; exhibiting physical well-being and robustness.
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analysis paralysis
An inability to make a decision due to overthinking
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hammer out
to play something on the piano
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fount of wisdom/knowledge
Boundless 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.
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off the schneid
Finally achieving something after a lengthy streak of bad luck or futility
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foot the bill
Be responsible for payment
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pay it forward
Performing 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 exponentially
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who’s to say
No one really knows; it’s anyone’s guess
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hunt and peck
Form 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 inefficient
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within an inch of one’s life
Figuratively 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’
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coffin corner
This 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.
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dressed/done up like a dog’s dinner
The 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.
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spring the trap
To cunningly trick someone or take advantage of a situation in a deceptive way
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wax poetic
To speak or write verbosely and in an increasingly enthusiastic manner; any discourse which is of an eloquent or poetic nature; similar to ‘wax lyrical’
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hazard pay
Additional compensation provided to employees who perform perilous or high-risk duties or work under considerable physical hardship or constraints
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joker in the pack
An unpredictable element, person, or aberration which can have an unexpected effect on an outcome or situation
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off the charts
Exceeding expectations or standard measurements; Wonderful, exciting, grand
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