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a little knowledge is a dangerous thingThe proverb 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' expresses the idea that a small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are, which can lead to mistakes being made.Rate it:

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any old thinganything at allRate it:

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main thingYour special friendRate it:

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make a big thing out ofTo make a fuss about, especially unnecessarily.Rate it:

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if you want a thing done well, do it yourselfIt is better to do something oneself, than rely on others to do it well.Rate it:

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hottest thing in townA particular late model car, a startlingly appearing item or super-styled article of dress.Rate it:

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sweet young thingAn attractive young woman.Rate it:

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there's no such thing as a stupid questionUsed to encourage people to seek knowledge by asking questions, no matter how silly the questions may appear to be.Rate it:

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chance'd be a fine thingGiven to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky.Rate it:

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a thing of beauty is a joy foreverBeauty always brings enjoyment to those looking at itRate it:

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best thing since sliced breadAlternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.Rate it:

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best thing since sliced panAlternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.Rate it:

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bright young thingOne who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.Rate it:

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chance would be a fine thingAlternative form of chance'd be a fine thingRate it:

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do the right thingTo do what is ethical or just.Rate it:

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greatest thing since sliced breadA relatively recent invention likely to significantly improve people's lives.Rate it:

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have a thingto have a crush, or a soft spot for someone.Rate it:

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have a thingto be in a casual relationship.Rate it:

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have another thing comingAlternative form of have another think comingRate it:

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here's the thingPrecedes the key point of an explanation.Rate it:

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if it's the last thing I doAt any cost; for certain; indicates the speaker is determined, resolute in doing something.Rate it:

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last thinglate in the dayRate it:

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make a big thing out ofTo call attention to or publicize.Rate it:

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sweet young thingA sweet young woman.Rate it:

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the thing isUsed to introduce the main point or issueRate it:

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the thing of itThe important point to consider.Rate it:

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there's no such thing as a free lunchNothing is free; everything has a price.Rate it:

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hope only lasts when you need it.When you need hope it will come.Rate it:

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if onlyI wish that; signifies a wish or desire.Rate it:

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We only admire Sun Rise and Sun Set, like humansWe only admire humans when they are born and about to leave the world.Rate it:

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beauty is only skin deepWhat matters is a person's character, rather than his/her appearance.Rate it:

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only the tip of the icebergTip of the iceberg speaks to the relative size of an Atlantic iceberg as the exposed tip above the seas' surface is only one eighth of the actual vertical size of the entire mass. Seven eighths of the ice is below the sea level.Rate it:

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a chain is only as strong as its weakest linkAn organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.Rate it:

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"a grain of sand is only noticed inside the shoe."ShoeRate it:

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"only those who dream in color can change a black and white world."DreamRate it:

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ad gubernacula (metaph. only in plur.) rei publicae sedereto hold the reins of government.Rate it:

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adamasse aliquem (only in Perf. and Plup.) (Nep. Dion 2. 3)to become devoted to some one.Rate it:

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cervices (in Cic. only in plur.) frangere alicui or alicuiusto break a person's neck.Rate it:

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God only knowsAlternative form of God knows, in sense of something unknown to mortal men.Rate it:

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Goddess only knowsSynonym of God knowsRate it:

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hate abounds, eye's awaken/ still your heart, the grounds only quakin'The cumulative mindset of our human condition and how we affect matter without even realizing it, yet we fail or refuse to see exactly what’s we/you’re doing no matter the consequences.Rate it:

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heaven only knowsAlternative form of God knows, in sense of something unknown to mortal men.Rate it:

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hope only lasts when you need itWhen you need hope it will come.Rate it:

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I only work hereAlternative form of I just work hereRate it:

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in contionem (in rostra) escendere (only of Romans)to mount the rostra.Rate it:

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in ore omnium or omnibus (hominum or hominibus, but only mihi, tibi, etc.) esseto be in every one's mouth.Rate it:

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inferi (Orcus and Tartarus only poetical)the world below.Rate it:

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iussa (usually only in plur.), imperata facereto carry out ordersRate it:

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litterarum scientiam (only in sing.) habereto possess literary knowledge.Rate it:

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litteras adamasse (only in perf. and plup.)to be an enthusiastic devotee of letters.Rate it:

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