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willful ignoranceA bad faith decision to avoid becoming informed about something so as to avoid having to make undesirable decisions that such information might prompt. It may also be shown as for a person to have no clue in a decision but still goes ahead in their decision.Rate it:

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winning is a great deodorantWinning in sport or politics can erase the "stink" (animosity, bad feelings) generated during the competition.Rate it:

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wipe the slate clean!Remove all past offenses, charges, arrests, felonies, misdemeanors, fallacies, traffic/criminal offenses, bad habit records, divorces bankruptcies etc.Rate it:

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woe betidebad things will happen toRate it:

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worm has turnedpast tense of worm turnsRate it:

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worm in the applesomething you thought was a good thing turns out to be a bad thing; usually at the worst possible time.Rate it:

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worm turnsCircumstances change so that a previously disadvantaged party gains the advantage, or vice-versa.Rate it:

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worst comes to worstIf an already bad situation progresses into a catastrophic situation.Rate it:

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worth every pennyCompletely worthwhile.Rate it:

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wouldn't you know itExpresses dismay or annoyance, especially at bad luck or misfortune.Rate it:

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writing on the wallAn ominous warning; a prediction of bad luck.Rate it:

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year in, year outDuring every year; always.Rate it:

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yes manA person who always agrees with his employer or superior.Rate it:

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you are what you eatIf you eat well, you will be well; but if you eat badly you will feel badRate it:

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you can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pigYou can try to change something or one's outward appearance, but it will not change the inward appearance. Even if you put lipstick on a pig, it will always roll in mud and grunt.Rate it:

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you can't always get what you wantIt is not always possible to get what is wanted.Rate it:

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you can't polish a turd(vulgar) Something inherently bad cannot be improved.Rate it:

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you'd complain if you were hung with a new ropeSaid as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always complaining.Rate it:

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you'll be late for your own funeralSaid as a mild admonishment to somebody who is always late for things.Rate it:

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能者多勞able men are always busyRate it:

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開口埋口every time they open their mouth they always talk about or say…Rate it:

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