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a drowning man will clutch at a strawWhen hope is slipping, desperation grasps at the slightest chanceRate it:
a dumb priest never got a parish(Irish) Those who fail to speak up fail to get what they want.Rate it:
a fair seasonA right timeRate it:
a few bulbs short of a chandelierDim-witted, not too bright. The "of" is included optionally.Rate it:
a few sandwiches short of a picnicExhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.Rate it:
a flag should normally be hoisted to the truck.The truck is at the top of the flag staff.Rate it:
a fly by nightUnreliable or untrustworthy, especially in business or financial matters.Rate it:
a fly in the ointmentsomething that creates or introduces an impedimentRate it:
a fool and his money are soon partedIt is easy to get money from foolish people, especially rich ones.Rate it:
a fools' paradisefalse hopes for a foolish personRate it:
a force for goodsomething or someone, or an action that inspires or stands for morals, principles, laws and makes the world a a more fair and just placeRate it:
a force of ha itDo with regularityRate it:
a force to reckon withA competition or entity which is strong with experiences, trained personnel, good reputation, hundreds of successful projects.Rate it:
a fresh fucked fox in a forest fireSomething which is extremely hot, in any sense. Hot weather, sexual arousal, one who is wanted by the police, etc. are all described as "hotter than..." or "as hot as a fresh fucked fox in a forest fire",Rate it:
a friend in need is a friend indeedA true friend is one who helps you when you are in need.Rate it:
a gentleman and a scholarAn admirable person.Rate it:
a goal without a plan is just a wish.Self-ExplanatoryRate it:
a golden key can open any doorSufficient money can accomplish anything.Rate it:
a good beginning makes a good endingGood beginnings promise a good end; start off on a good note to reap the benefits at the end.Rate it:
a good dealVery much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.Rate it:
a good dealA large amount; a lot.Rate it:
a good man is hard to findMen who make good husbands or workers are rare.Rate it:
a good voice to beg baconSaid in ridicule of a bad voice.Rate it:
a goose has wandered onto one's midsection.To experience a warm and fuzzy feeling inside ones chest; to feel content and happy.Rate it:
a great dealVery much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.Rate it:
a hail maryLast ditch effort to accomplish something; ie: A simple Hail Mary was thrown to win the football game.Rate it:
a hair's breadthA very small distance or amountRate it:
a hit dog will hollaif one is guilty, then that guilt will ultimately be revealed.Rate it:
a hornet's nest .An unpleasent situation Raising controversy A troublesome situation.Rate it:
a horny handed son of the soilA hard working gardener or a farmercalRate it:
a hot potatoa controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.Rate it:
a hot potatovery difficultRate it:
a house divided against itself cannot standA group or organisation weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.Rate it:
a house is not a homeA home is not merely a building but requires inhabitants and a friendly atmosphere.Rate it:
a hundred and ten percentA level of effort exceeding one's sustained capacity, possibly risking injury.Rate it:
a hundred and ten percentThe exertion of more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100%, the usual maximum amount possible.Rate it:
a into gAss into gear.Rate it:
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single stepeven the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting pointRate it:
a la carteorder and payRate it:
a leopard cannot change its spotsOne cannot change one's own nature.Rate it:
a lie comes back sooner or laterYou can't run from a lie, it will return to you at some point.Rate it:
a lie has no legsYou can't get away with a lie, the truth will always come out.Rate it:
a life of its ownAn independent existence with some characteristics of life.Rate it:
a lifeboata saving grace, a financial assist, assistance from an apparent unsolvable situation.Rate it:
a lifestyle overhaula complete revision of one's way of livingRate it:
a little bird told meOf information which was gathered from a source not to be overtly exposed.Rate it:
a little bit of bread and no cheesethe song of the yellowhammer.Rate it:
a little from column A, a little from column BA combination of two factors or reasons.Rate it:
a little knowledge is a dangerous thingThe proverb 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' expresses the idea that a small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are, which can lead to mistakes being made.Rate it:
a load of old codswallopA load of rubbish. Completely untrue.Rate it:

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