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the cat that got the creamSmug person that is pleased with themselves over some achievement. Proud at a recent accomplishment.Rate it:

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the cat's out of the bagIt is too late.Rate it:

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to be the cat's whiskersTo perform better than was generally supposed possible.Rate it:

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top catSynonym of top dogRate it:

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when the cat's awayPeople are likely to take advantage of the absence of authority or enforcement of compliance.Rate it:

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when the cat's away the mice will playIn the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.Rate it:

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who's 'she', the cat's motherA rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to a woman as "she", instead of using her name or an appropriately respectful title.Rate it:

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who's 'she', the cat's mother%3fA rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their name when appropriate.Rate it:

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who's 'she', the cat's mother?A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their name when appropriate.Rate it:

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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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a purple patchBritish (Informal) a run of success or good fortune. "people expect him to score in every game now he's hit a purple patch."Rate it:

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actions speak louder than wordsPeople will believe what you do more than they will hear what you say. They will not believe you if you say one thing and do something different than what you say..Rate it:

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add fuel to the fireTo worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.Rate it:

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Beat Around the BushTo avoid getting to some point or answering any question that is relevant, the approach of some people, which is quite far from the real objective or center of focus.Rate it:

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beat the rushto get somewhere first, or before a lot of other people -- such as going somewhere early in the morning.Rate it:

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birds of a featherPeople having similar characters, backgrounds, interests, or beliefs.Rate it:

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birds of a feather flock togetherJust as we see the same kinds of birds flying together, the same kinds of people are often found together too.Rate it:

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black don't crackPeople of African descent tend to wrinkle less with age than people with fairer skin.Rate it:

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black-on-blackA reference to interactions between black people.Rate it:

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blood is thicker than waterFamily relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.1866, Anthony Trollope, The Belton Estate, ch. 30,Blood is thicker than water, is it not? If cousins are not friends, who can be?circa 1915, Lucy Fitch Perkins, The Scotch Twins, ch. 5,The old clans are scattered now, but blood is thicker than water still, and you're welcome to the fireside of your kinsman!Rate it:

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but, satisfaction brought it backa common rejoinder to "curiosity killed the cat"Rate it:

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every man to his tradeKeep to your own job and don't meddle in other people's. We should all stick to what we are good at.Rate it:

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everybody and his cousinEverybody; a huge crowd; too many people.Rate it:

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fat catsPeople who receive too much money for the job they do.Rate it:

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harpoon is good for the whale, painful for humans.The phrase usually refers to how people treat each other. Borrowed from native tribes, it translates to how people feel when they meet similar fate as that of their nemesis.Rate it:

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hoi polloithe masses, the general populace, the common people; in America it can carry a negative connotation depending on the context (as though commoners don't belong amongst the rich (high society) but it is not inherently derogatoryRate it:

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if you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullWhen you don't have all the facts or have a brilliant explanation, you can often convince people or win an argument by using bullshit.Rate it:

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leaf peepersPeople who go to places when and where the leaves are changing colors to see the beauty of the red, orange, yellow and green colors on the landscape.Rate it:

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lionA large cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly to much of Europe. The term may apply to the species as a whole, to individuals, or to male individuals. It also applies to related species like mountain lions.Rate it:

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Look Down Your Nose at SomeoneTo look down upon people, to treat people inferior or lowRate it:

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lunch ladysomeone who feeds people foodRate it:

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man of the hourA man 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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March to the Beat of a Different DrummerDo the things in your own way, don’t consider other people, to believe in different way, different attitude than other personsRate it:

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mix paki chat roomMix Paki Chat Room is a chat room website where people can talk to each other.Rate it:

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odds and sodsOrdinary people who lack distinction.Rate it:

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please excuse my dear aunt sallyA common mnemonic that is used to help people remember the order of mathematical operations, in the PEMDAS order.Rate it:

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populum, terram suo imperio, suae potestati subicere (not sibi by itself)to make oneself master of a people, country.Rate it:

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read the roomto understand the emotions and thoughts of the people in the roomRate it:

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risk is what fuels innovationRisk taking leads to new ideas and fosters innovation in people. Those who are not afraid of failure will make a difference in society.Rate it:

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rule OKTo be popularly accepted, or supported by the general majority of people.Rate it:

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rule with an iron fistTo rule with absolute authority or to the detriment of the people. To rule tyrannically.Rate it:

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suffer fools gladlyTo be tolerant of stupidity or incompetence in other people.Rate it:

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the qualityThe upper class, the high society, the gentry; the people of quality.Rate it:

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too many cooks spoil the brothToo many people involved worsen the outcome/resultRate it:

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Yankee go homeUnited States people go back to your country; used to express anger or opposition at American presence in a foreign land.Rate it:

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You Can't Teach an Old Dog New TricksMaking people change their habits or adjusting to new skills is impossible, It is very hard to make people change their waysRate 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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the one who always envies someone in society, will never live in gaietyThis idiom means that if a person spends time complaining, criticizing and whining about what everyone else does, owns, or how successful other people are about their financial situation, job career, or results they get, instead of focusing and trying their best to improve one's situation, the only consequence is that this behavior will keep them in the guts, that is, at a lower life level than the one they wish to be.Rate it:

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Blue BloodsDeprecating Term for 'Upper Class People', also - - - - Upper-Crust' 'Rich BitchesRate it:

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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nailWith limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.Rate it:

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