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woman of few wordsA woman who either does not speak much or speaks only for a brief period of time.Rate it:

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woman of the hourA woman who has recently caught the attention of, or is being admired or honoured by, a large number of people.Rate it:

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work against the clockTo work very quickly because you know you only have a very limited period of time to do something.Rate it:

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work inTo find time or space forRate 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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worth one's whileGood and important enough for one to spend time, effort, or money on.Rate it:

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wrap around one's little fingerTo successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.Rate it:

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wrong place at the wrong timeNoun form of in the wrong place at the wrong time.Rate it:

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ya era horaabout timeRate it:

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yeah, boy howdy!Being in agreement with someone… an affirmationRate it:

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year dotA very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.Rate it:

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you allAlternative form of all of you. Plural form of you, including everyone being addressed.Rate it:

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you can't get a quart into a pint potWhat is being discussed is not possible.They've asked me to get to New York by five o'clock, but you can't get a quart into a pint pot!Rate it:

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you can't step in the same river twiceIt is not possible to repeat past experiences, as time changes all things.Rate it:

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you get more with a kind word and a gun than you do with a kind word aloneIt is advantageous not to rely solely on being nice.Rate it:

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you get what you pay forIn commercial transactions, the quality of goods and services increases as the prices increase, i.e., the more one pays, the better the merchandise.2003, Michael Blumenthal, "For Whom the School Bell Tolls," Time, 7 Dec.:Though it may sound unapologetically capitalistic to say soRate it:

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you got a bus to catch?What's your hurry? Why are you rushing me out of here?Usually said when someone feels they are being rushed out of a placeRate it:

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you got it, tootsToots is a playful slang term for a woman. An example of toots is what a man might call his wife to get her attention. ... (slang, sometimes derogatory) Babe, sweetie: a term used when addressing a young woman, especially one perceived as being sexually available. You got it is a phrase used to answer in agreement with someone's question or statement. It may be used as an alternative for "Will do," "For sure," or "Agreed." The slang term may be used by people of all ages as a way to quickly assure someone that what he will do or he agrees with what the person just said.Rate it:

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you had to be thereUsed to indicate to the interlocutor that the situation being talked about could only be properly understood if that person had been present.Rate it:

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you only have two feet, so take one step at a time to get it doneBe patient with your self, don’t get overwhelmed. Sometimes it takes time to get things done.Rate it:

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you're a long time deadA reminder that we are all mortal, as a justification for enjoying life while one can.Rate it:

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your plate is going to be in the mail boxDad to son....if you f*ck up one more time...then, Your plate is in the mail box....you just got tossed out of your parents home !Rate it:

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zero hourThe set time for an action, event, vital decision, or decisive change to take place; the hour at which a planned military operation is scheduledRate it:

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zombie outBecome like a zombie in being listless, vacant, and unresponsive.Rate it:

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давно не виделисьlong time no seeRate it:

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который часwhat time is it?Rate it:

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поздно пить боржоми, когда почки отказалиbeing in a situation when nothing can be done to fix a problem, not necessarily a health-related issue late to drink borjomi when kidneys have failed")Rate it:

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сколько времениwhat time is it?Rate it:

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сколько лет, сколько зим"It’s been ages since we met!", long time no seeRate it:

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חבל על הזמןIt's a waste of time; we're wasting time; we don't have time for this.Rate it:

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לכל שבת יש מוצאי שבתeverything comes in due timeRate it:

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פעם שלישית גלידהSaid when meeting someone for the second time in a short span : long time no seeRate it:

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且聽下回分解Tune in next time to hear the next installment of our story; stay tuned.Rate it:

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好耐唔見long time no seeRate it:

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幾點了what time is it?Rate it:

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知人知面不知心One may know a person for a long time without understanding his true nature.Rate it:

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等到頸都長to wait for a very long timeRate it:

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等到頸都長埋to wait for a very long timeRate it:

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算你好彩"you got lucky this time"Rate it:

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腳踏兩條船to have two dates at the same timeRate it:

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長遠勿見long time no seeRate 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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