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above one's stationOf higher social status than is suitable for one's position, standing or rank.Rate it:

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when you're hot, you're hot. when you're not, you're notYou're either hot or you're not. There's no in between.Rate it:

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forgetting the base, forgetting the root, forgetting number 'one, forgetting the alphabet 'a' 1'Generally this era, when children learn and grow up as adults, they think the parents know nothing they are the entire encyclopedia. Disdaining parents education and their university degrees with disrespectful manner.Rate it:

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wear one's heart on one's sleeveTo be extremely transparent, open, or forthright about one's emotion or what is in one's heart; often when this is said, it is said when it is more than the listener wants or needs to hear about it--so it is often said in a negative way or with a negative connotationRate it:

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rise above your raisin's (raisings)become better than how you were raised; "Rise above your raisin's" is how you pronounce the phrase because in southern expressions, the "g" sound in words ending in "ing" is usually not spoken); rise above your raisingsRate it:

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that train has left the stationThat opportunity has already passed; that cannot be undone.Rate it:

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brûler une station (une étape)To run through a station (or, a halting-place) without stopping.Rate it:

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how do I get to the bus stationUsed to ask for directions in order to go to a bus station.Rate it:

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how do I get to the train stationUsed to ask for directions in order to go to a train station.Rate it:

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that train has already left the stationAlternative form of that train has left the stationRate it:

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can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

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keep one's head above waterTo survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.Rate it:

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above one's bendOut of one's control or power.Rate it:

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hit above one's weightAlternative form of punch above one's weight.Rate it:

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punch above one's weightTo achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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pickin' and grinnin'a country way of saying "playing music"Rate it:

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i'll be a monkey's uncle(often preceded by well) expressing complete surprise or disbeliefRate it:

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as she's as cold as a witchscold as a witch's tit!Very, very cold!!Rate it:

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don't count your chickens before they're hatchedYou should not count on something before it happens.Rate it:

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if it ain't chicken, it's feathersthat's life; there are always problemsRate it:

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if you can't take it, don't dish it outdon't say or do something you wouldn't want said or done to youRate it:

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puddin' tame. ask me again and i'll tell you the same.An impertinent response to being asked "what is your name?"; a response indicating that the speaker does not want to reveal their real name.Rate it:

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when you're up to your ass in alligators, it's easy to forget your goal was to drain the swampYou can't complete the a task if more urgent/immediate necessities take priorityRate it:

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where there's smoke, there's firewhen two things are usually together and you find one, you will find the otherRate it:

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you ain't seen nothin' yetsomething is even betterRate it:

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a notch aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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above and beyond the call of dutyExtremely heroic, more heroic that what is expected.Rate it:

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above boardHonestly, reputably.Rate it:

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above the lawExempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.Rate it:

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cut aboveSuperior to.Rate it:

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Keep Your Head above WaterTo have just enough to avoid any financial collapse, hardly keeping up with one’s responsibilityRate it:

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above the saltOf high standing or honor.Rate it:

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a cut aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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above waterOut of difficulty, especially financial.Rate it:

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above and beyondMore than is expected or required.Rate it:

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above parMore than par for the hole or courseRate it:

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above parHaving a price below its face valueRate it:

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above parBetter than the average or normal standardRate it:

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above the curveWith above average innovative performance or quality, especially a trailblazer developing advances before competitors.Rate it:

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above the foldThe term "above the fold" refers to the part of a webpage that users can see without scrolling down.Rate it:

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as above, so belowWhat happens on one level of reality also happens on every other level; the microcosm and macrocosm behave alike.Rate it:

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gift from aboveA benefit received without being deserved.Rate it:

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head and shoulders above someoneTo be superior in something, to be better in quality and talent than othersRate it:

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huckleberry above a persimmonSomething better than something else.Rate it:

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punch aboveTo reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.Rate it:

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rise aboveTo ignore petty or trivial issues and do what one is supposed to; to act better than someone or something inappropriate.Rate it:

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rise aboveTo prevent something unfortunate or traumatic from affecting oneself.Rate it:

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bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

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bee in one's bonnetan idea, which is thought to be crazy or exciting; someone’s particular interest, concern or obsession with somethingRate it:

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bug in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of the expression “bee in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

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