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making a mountain out of a molehillIn the process of making a judgement call relative to a situation or incident one can easily gather unconfirmed reports, unsubstantiated evidence which can lead to making a mountain out of a molehill.Rate it:

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managerial inbreedingBad management, caused by managers making poor selection choices in recruitment, rewards, and promotions of the staff that report to them, leading to another generation of managers who lack the necessary skill sets to reward and promote the most effective staff.Rate it:

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mark offTo separate by or as with a boundary line.Rate it:

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mark offTo indicate as dealt with, as on a list.Rate it:

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marry offto force someone to get married, usually a relative.Rate it:

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measuring the drapesMaking premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public officeRate it:

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mediocritatem tenere (Off. 1. 25. 89)to observe the golden mean.Rate it:

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medium sermonem abrumpere (Verg. Aen. 4. 388)to break off in the middle of the conversation.Rate it:

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meet halfwayTo settle (contrary opinions, etc.) by making concessions.Rate it:

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mettre un homme en pourpointTo pull a man’s cloak off; To ruin a man.Rate it:

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morbo absūmi (Sall. Iug. 5. 6)to be carried off by a disease.Rate it:

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mouth offTo complain or otherwise express oneself in a loud, immoderate manner.Rate it:

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mouth offTo talk impudently, especially to one's superior.Rate it:

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mouthed offsimple past tense and past participle of mouth offRate it:

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mug offTo cheat, swindle, dupeRate it:

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naff offA mild version of f** off.Rate it:

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naturae bonitas (Off. 1. 32. 118)innate goodness, kindness.Rate it:

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ne faites pas messagers des fous“He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet and drinketh damage.” Prov. xxvi. 6.Rate it:

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negotia publica (Off. 1. 20. 69)public affairs.Rate it:

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never fight a land war in AsiaDon't bite off more than you can chew; don't start a fight that is too big to win.Rate it:

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nick offTo leave, especially in a hurry.Rate it:

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no jodasno way; fuck off )Rate it:

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no skin off my backNo harm to one.Rate it:

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no skin off one's backNo harm to one.Rate it:

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no skin off one's noseNo harm to one.Rate it:

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No Skin off Your NosePoses no risk or concern to anyone, It will not affect you, no harm to anyoneRate it:

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no tea, no shadeIndicating that no offence is meant, that the speaker is merely making an observation.Rate it:

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nod offTo fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.Rate it:

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nod throughto listen to, or endure something, nodding in agreement without making comment.Rate it:

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non-denial denialA statement which appears to deny that something is true, but which, when examined carefully, can be seen to have used diversion, bluster, or ambiguity to avoid making a clear, direct denial.Rate it:

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nose bleed seatsVery high seats in a sports arena or stadium (known for making your nose bleed because of their elevation)Rate it:

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not to put too fine a point on itUsed to apologise for a possibly impolite statement one is making.Rate it:

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nullum tempus a labore intermitterenot to leave off work for an instant.Rate it:

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nummus iactatur (Off. 3. 20. 80)the bank-rate varies.Rate it:

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off and onoccasionallyRate it:

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off and runningLaunched or launching vigorously into a course of action.Rate it:

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off balanceNot physical balanced; not having physical equilibrium.Rate it:

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off balanceSurprised; perplexed.Rate it:

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off boardNot on or in a means of transportation.Rate it:

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off boardNot participating.Rate it:

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off chanceA condition of not being likely or probable.Rate it:

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off licencedrinks shopRate it:

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off like a bride's nightieMoving quickly and resolutely.Rate it:

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off like a bride's nightieMaking a rapid departure; away. [From 1960.](Australia, horse racing) Moving quickly and resolutely.Rate it:

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off like a prom dressMaking a start, or departing, very rapidly.Rate it:

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off messagedeviating from party lineRate it:

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off one's boxCrazy; unhinged; irrational.Rate it:

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off one's boxStoned or intoxicated.Rate it:

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off one's dotOff one's rocker; bananas; mad.Rate it:

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off one's feedNot eating normally.Rate it:

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