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for all one is worthIntensely, vigorously, with as much effort as one can supply.Rate it:

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forewarned is forearmedAdvance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."Rate it:

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fortune favors the boldLuck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.Rate it:

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friend with benefitsA friend with whom one has such a relationship.Rate it:

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from those to whom much is given, much is expectedThe more you are given, the more responsibility you have to give to others. This reminds us not to be selfish. You have not been blessed so that you can have for yourself. You are blessed so that you have more ability to share with others and be an example for them.Rate it:

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full as a googHaving eaten too much, or being drunk.Rate it:

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game outTo run through scenarios to determine what will happen given certain decisions; to play out possibilities; to examine several ideas to come up with their likeliest end results.Rate it:

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game planAny strategy devised to reach a given objective.Rate it:

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get itTo possess a preferred outlook on a given issue or issues.Rate it:

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get one's voice heardIt often requires much energy and persistence to get people to listen to your strongly held views.Rate it:

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get the runaroundNot given the answer to a request, but given misleading information.Rate it:

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give away the storeTo transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.Rate it:

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give someone an inch and someone will take a mileIf concessions are made for someone, that will embolden them to take further advantage of the person who helped them, instead of being content with what they have been given.Rate it:

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given a basket to carry waterAssigned an impossible or ridiculous task.Rate it:

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given enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallowGiven a large enough beta tester and codeveloper base, almost every problem will be characterized quickly and the fix will be obvious to someone.Rate it:

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go blueOf states and counties, to be carried by a Democratic candidate in a given U.S. election.Rate it:

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go byTo pass, to go past, without much interaction.Rate it:

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go redOf states or counties, to be carried by a Republican candidate in a given U.S. election.Rate it:

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god helps those who help themselvesFortune comes to those who make a genuine effort to accomplish things.Rate it:

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God's gift to manSomeone irresistible to men, someone whom all men find attractive.Rate it:

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God's gift to womenSomeone irresistible to women, someone whom all women find attractive.Rate it:

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golden gooseSomething that generates much profit or gives great advantages.Rate it:

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good things come to those who waitA patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.Rate it:

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Goody Two-ShoesA person who is so efficient and tries to be perfect so much so that it annoys othersRate it:

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got it made in the shadeAccomplished without much perspirationRate it:

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grand bien vous fasseMuch good may it do you.Rate it:

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Gravy TrainA job or an activity that brings lot of money without much effort, to enjoy luxurious and comfortable life without working hardRate it:

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grazie millethank you very much, thanks a lotRate it:

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grow some ballsTo act in a mature way to a given situation or problem.Rate it:

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guarded rightsThose rights laid down by a constitution as being guaranteed to all individuals in the society; human rights.Rate it:

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haec (fere) dixithe spoke (very much) as follows.Rate it:

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haec (quidem) illethis much he said.Rate it:

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haec Ciceronis ferethis is very much what Cicero said.Rate it:

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halfway decentGood - better than expected.Rate it:

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hammer outTo come to an agreement after much arguing.Rate it:

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hands downWithout much effort; easily.Rate it:

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he who smelt it dealt it(colloquial, originally) A person who calls attention to or complains about a fart is likely trying to pretend it wasn't his or her own.(colloquial, by extension) Used to suggest that a person calling attention to or complaining about a given problem may in fact be the source of the problem.Rate it:

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heaven helps those who help themselvesA maxim encouraging people to get involved in their own problems.Rate it:

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herd catsTo attempt to control those resistant to control.Rate it:

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high as a kiteVery much under the influence of drugs, extremely high.Rate it:

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higher than a kiteVery much under the influence of drugsRate it:

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historical figureA fictional or fabricated person who was was given historical importance in legends and myth.Rate it:

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hit it out of the parkDid better than expectedRate it:

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hoc (not tantum) certum estthis much is certain.Rate it:

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honorable mentionAn award or recognition given to something that does not make it to a higher standing but is worth mentioning in an honorable way.Rate it:

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hot damn!It is usually used when one is very much pleased/excited.Rate it:

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hot under the collarTo be enraged; angry, very much upset about somethingRate it:

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how much do I owe youAsking how much money is to be paid for products or services.Rate it:

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how much do you chargeUsed to ask a professional the monetary cost of his/her services.Rate it:

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how much does it costWhat is its price?, How much money do you want for it?Rate it:

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