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In Two Shakes of a Lamb's TailToo fast, immediately and at once without any delayRate it:

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it takes two to tangoSome things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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lesser of two evilsThe more desirable of two bad alternatives.Rate it:

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two-second ruleA rule of thumb for safe driving by which a driver must maintain a two-second distance from the vehicle in front.Rate it:

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hit two targets with one arrowSynonym of kill two birds with one stoneRate it:

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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushIt is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.Rate it:

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two's company, three's a crowdOne companion is better than two.Rate it:

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two-timerSomeone who is cheating on their partner / girlfriend / boyfriendRate it:

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when two sundays come together"When two Sundays come together/ meet" is used to talk about a situation that never occurs as two Sundays can never meet.Rate it:

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two sides of the same coinIndicates that two things are directly relatedRate it:

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Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the BushIt is better to remain satisfied with what you have earned or you have got, rather than craving for what is out of reach or difficult to get hold ofRate it:

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Kill Two Birds with One StoneTo achieve or carry out two things with one effort, to do two things in one actionRate it:

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Like Two Peas in a PodHaving same appearance and looks, to be alike in structure and physiqueRate it:

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six and two threesTwo equivalent choices or situations.Rate it:

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stand on one's own two feetTo be independent. To survive without any help.Rate it:

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two a pennyVery common; cheap.Rate it:

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be of two mindsTo be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.Rate it:

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like two peas in a podvery similar; a couple made for each otherRate it:

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two can play that gameThe tactics and/or strategies of an enemy can be used against him.Rate it:

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it takes two to tangleBlame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

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one twowall passRate it:

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please take it down a notch or two!Your objections are expressed in strong tones of violence!Rate it:

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two birds with one stoneAny two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.Rate it:

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two-edged swordA double-edged sword; a benefit that is also a liability.Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/X, Y, and Z—pick any twoIntroduces three desirable qualities or resources that a person, company or project can not have simultaneously; they will lack one of the three options.Rate it:

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as cross as two sticksTo be in a very bad temper.Rate it:

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beast with two backsTwo people engaged in sexual intercourse.Rate it:

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do not pass Go, do not collect two hundred dollarsAlternative spelling of do not pass go, do not collect $200Rate it:

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doesn't have two nickels to rub togetherReference an individual whom from all evidence and appearances is badly bent and broken relative to personal finances.Rate it:

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fall between two stoolsTo attempt two tasks and fail at both, when either one could have been accomplished singly.Rate it:

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for two pinsReadily, with only the slightest encouragement.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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hippo birdie two ewehappy birthday to youRate it:

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in two mindsundecidedRate it:

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in two shakesVery quickly; without delay.Rate it:

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It Takes Two to TangoNeeding two people to accomplish somethingRate it:

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kill two birds with one stoneTo solve two problems at once.Rate it:

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no two ways about itNo other possible action, choice or option.Rate it:

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nullius or neutrius (of two) partis esseto be neutral.Rate it:

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of two mindsUndecided or unsure; equivocating; conflicted in one's opinions.Rate it:

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one can't hold two watermelons in one handdo not attempt to take on more than you can handleRate it:

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one country, two systemsSlogan for the reunification of China as one country, but with areas like Hong Kong and Taiwan with separate economic and political systems.Rate it:

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one or twoa fewRate it:

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one step forward, two steps backA situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.Rate it:

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serve two mastersto take orders from two superiors or two conflicting partiesRate it:

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shit two turdsJust means like double anything u mean like why one when two is better lol i guess it can be used like thisRate it:

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the beast with two backsTwo people engaged in sexual intercourse.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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turn twoTo reach the age of two years.Rate it:

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turn twoTo complete a double play.Rate it:

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