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"Bright-Eyed And Bushy-Tailed...................
Being alertly eager; full of energy and enthusiasm!! |
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"Be Skating On Thin Ice". ............
Meaning to be doing something that is dangerous or involves risks. |
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"A Chip Off The Old Block"..............
Someone whose character or personality resembles that of their parent. |
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"Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree"..................
Very similar to "Chip Off The Old Block" but often times this idiom is used to reference some bad behavior by both the parent and off spring! |
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"Burn Your Bridges"....................
To do something that cannot be easily undone or reversed in the future often because one has behaved offensively or unfavorably. To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally. |
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"Right Off The Bat"..............
Immediately; at once; without delay. |
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03-06-2018, 05:15 PM | #1627 |
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"And There's The Rub"....................
That's the problem, a difficulty obstacle or objection. Sidebar: Was famously used in Shakespeare's Hamlet. |
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"Have A Bone To Pick With"...............
To have an issue to discuss with someone—typically one that is a source of annoyance for. |
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"Save Face"........
To try to regain favorable standing after something embarrassing has happened. |
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"In My Book".............
In my opinion; from my perspective. |
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"Lay Of The Land"....................
By extension, the particular state, arrangement, or condition of something; the way a situation exists or has developed. To stand back and grasp what has developed before taking any action! |
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"Throw Your Weight Around".........................
To assert oneself in a controlling, domineering, or authoritarian manner; to exercise one's position of authority, power, or influence, especially to an overbearing or excessive degree. |
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"Give A Heads Up".................
To give one a preliminary notice, especially of future difficulty, trouble, or danger; a warning. |
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"Strike A Chord"......................
Trigger a feeling or memory. To cause someone to remember something; to remind someone of something; to be familiar. |
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"The Rest Is History"......................
Everyone know how the rest of the story goes. If you are telling someone about an event and you say the rest is history, you mean that you do not need to say any more because you are sure that everyone is familiar with what happened next. |
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"Eke Out"..................
To use something sparingly in an attempt to preserve it. To obtain something through hard work or effort. To manage to do something successfully at the last minute. |
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"Cough Up"...............................
To pay or hand over something, as money, often reluctantly. To give something to someone, often after a period of evasion. |
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"Hold Down The Fort"................
When someone speaks of "holding down the fort," it basically means keeping an eye on things temporarily while the person in charge is away. Assume responsibility, especially in another's absence; also, maintain a secure position. |
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"Shit Or Get Off The Pot"..................
Do something or go away!; Do something or give someone else a chance!; Hurry up! |
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"Look Before You Leap"..........................
Think carefully about what you are about to do before you do it. You shouldn't act without first considering the possible consequences or pitfalls. Think carefully about the possible risks and effects before you decide to do something. |
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