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the doctor always err's on the side of caution.It means to make sure of, or to make the most ofRate it:

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the good die youngWell-regarded people who are morally upright, kind, and beneficent tend to die at a younger age than do most people.Rate it:

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the holy of holiesThe most private room in the house. "This is my husband's holy of holies where he can work without being disturbed." The Holy of Holies was the name given to the innermost apartment of the Jewish Temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. Only the high priest could enter this room on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur).Rate it:

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the long and shortThe gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features.Rate it:

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the long and short of itThe gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features; said of a summary or digest.Rate it:

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the long and short of itThe most reasonable explanation, closest to the real facts in the matter.Rate it:

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the measure of society is how it treats its weakest membersSocieties who help and take care of those who are the most in need are worth more than societies who don't or who even mistreat those who are in need--the least of them--much less help them.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 squeaky wheel gets the grease/oilThe most noticeable, or loudest person gets the most attention.Rate it:

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there are two sides to every questionOne should not make a judgement until one hears the other side.Rate it:

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there is a new sheriff in townA new person has come to power and is going to make changes.Rate it:

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there is reason in the roasting of eggsThere is a reason behind even the most odd and seemingly unnecessary action.Rate it:

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there's no place like homeone feels the most comfortable at homeRate it:

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there's only oneUsed in a chant, most often in sports matches, to express support for an athlete, coach, team etc..Rate it:

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thin outTo make or become sparse.Rate it:

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think with one's little headTo make decisions or act based on one's sexual impulses rather than based on clear reasoning.Rate it:

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throw a bone toTo provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.Rate it:

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throw downTo fight, incite to fight, or approach with the intent to fight; to make a stand.Rate it:

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throw oneself atTo make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get someone's romantic attention.Rate it:

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tidy upTo make clean. In particular to make satisfactorily neat. Usually used to describe the straightening-out of a small room or small space.Rate it:

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tighten one's beltTo be more frugal. To make difficult economic savings due to a lowering of expected income.Rate it:

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tighten upTo make sufficiently tight.Rate it:

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tighten upTo fix something or make it correct.Rate it:

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tiny but mightysmall but powerful; something people say to express self-worth that even though they may be small they make up for it in being mighty; don't underestimate me/usRate it:

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tire outTo make someone tired; to exhaust.Rate it:

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tmgTrimethylgallium, the most preferred metalorganic source of Gallium used in MOCVD of compound semiconductors for opto-electronics applications.Rate it:

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tollere or suscipere liberosto accept as one's own child; to make oneself responsible for its nurture and education.Rate it:

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tone downTo relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder.Rate it:

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tone downTo make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.Rate it:

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tone upTo strengthen and make the muscles of the body firmer by regular excercise.Rate it:

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top it all offTo emphasize or underscore; to make something even better or worse.Rate it:

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top it offTo emphasize or underscore; to make something even better or worse.Rate it:

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top shelfPlace where the best liquor is kept in most establishments.Rate it:

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toss upTo make a decision based on chance, for example by flipping a coin or rolling a dice.Rate it:

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touch a nerveTo make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.Rate it:

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touch upTo make slight corrections or adjustments; to fill in or perfect.Rate it:

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touch woodTo make contact with wood to avert bad luck, in accordance with a folk practice.Rate it:

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tough callA choice or judgment which is difficult to make, especially one involving only two alternatives.Rate it:

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toughen upTo make or become mentally tougher.Rate it:

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trip upTo commit an error, make a mistake.Rate it:

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try one's luckTo make a risky attempt.Rate it:

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tune upTo make adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance.Rate it:

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tune upTo make preparations for vigorous exercise; to warm up.Rate it:

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turn outTo produce; make.Rate it:

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turn roundTo make revolve, rotate.Rate it:

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turn roundTo make ready for departure.Rate it:

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turn the boatTo make a major change in behavior, strategy, topic under discussion, etc.Rate it:

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turn the pageTo move on to new involvements or activities; to make a fresh start.Rate it:

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turn the tideTo make a change, or reversal of general opinion.Rate it:

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turn upTo belay or make fast a line on a cleat or pin.Rate it:

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