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over the river and through the woodsTrying to achieve a particular task, often with difficulty.Rate it:

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overkillAn unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.Rate it:

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play hardballTo use every means possible to achieve a goal, especially in disregarding the harm caused.Rate it:

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play to winTo make a special, determined effort to achieve general success or a particular goal, in life, in one's career, in negotiation, etc.Rate it:

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pound outTo achieve using strength or endurance.Rate it:

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pull offTo achieve; to succeed at something difficult.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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punch below one's weightTo achieve or perform at a level lower than should be expected based on one's preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.Rate it:

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reach for the star's. but be happy with the cloudsAim high but be satisfied with what you achieveRate it:

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rise to the occasionTo achieve erection for sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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score offTo defeat (especially in an argument), get the better of, achieve a success over, gain an advantage or win points over, make a point to the detriment or at the expense of, make appear foolish. Sometimes with particle on (someone).Rate it:

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set the thames on fireTo achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.Rate it:

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set the wheels in motionto initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)Rate it:

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shock and aweMilitary tactic consisting of excessive or overwhelming force to frighten and subdue the enemy; to intimidate, disrupt, or incapacitate one’s adversaries in order to achieve a desired reactionRate it:

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shoot the moonTo achieve the lowest score possible, such that the player is usually rewarded with bonus points.Rate it:

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Sky is the LimitNo limits to achieve your goals, to go far away in reaching your destinationRate it:

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softly, softly, catchee monkeyProceed cautiously or gently to achieve an objective.Rate it:

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spare no effortTo do everything within one's powers to achieve something.Rate it:

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squeak outTo achieve something by a small margin.Rate it:

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stalking horseA person, thing, or expedient used in a deceptive manner, to achieve some hidden purpose; a pretext or ruse.Rate it:

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stay hungryTo maintain a strong motivation to achieve or compete; to avoid complacency.Rate it:

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stop at nothingTo take any measures to do or achieve something, especially if it involves great risk or danger; to do everything in one's power.Rate it:

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take a run atTo attempt to achieve or acquire.Rate it:

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the end justifies the meansMorally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can only be considered morally right or wrong by virtue of the morality of the outcome.Rate it:

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the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak(proverbs) For much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.Rate it:

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the world is one's oysterIn order to achieve something in this world, one has to grab the opportunity.Rate it:

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trial and errorTo find a solution by experimenting; to achieve success through repeated failuresRate it:

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turn up trumpsTo achieve success at something, especially unexpectedly.Rate it:

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walk awayTo defeat someone or achieve something.Rate it:

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whatever it takesAnything that may be required to achieve an objective.Rate it:

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win the battle, but lose the warTo achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.Rate it:

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work one's magicTo achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or expertise.Rate it:

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you can't make an omelette without breaking eggsIn order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.Rate it:

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you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omeletteIn order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that something should be destroyed.Rate it:

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