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what's the good ofWhat is the purpose or advantage of.Rate it:

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which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?An expression stated before having to share bad news (sometimes there is no good news)Rate it:

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you can't keep a good man downA person who has talent, resolve, or moral strength will eventually succeed despite having been overlooked, injured, or defeated.Rate it:

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you're goodIt's OK; it's not a big deal.Rate it:

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your good nameYour name.Rate it:

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your guess is as good as mineI don't knowRate it:

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a drowning man will clutch at a strawWhen hope is slipping, desperation grasps at the slightest chanceRate 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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bitter sweetWhen something is Good and Bad; Positive with negative.Rate it:

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bon appétitGood appetite; I hope you will enjoy your meal.Rate it:

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break a leg!This is a common English phrase that is used to wish someone good luck before they perform in a play or other event.Rate it:

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bussinGood, awesomeRate it:

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c'est autant de pris sur l'ennemiSo much saved out of the fire; So much to the good.Rate it:

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case in pointa good exampleRate it:

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crowbaitWeak, or not in good health.Rate it:

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Don't Count Your Chickens before They HatchTo warn someone to wait until the expected good thing has really happened till then avoid making further plansRate 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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fine and dandyExcellent, fine, good; things are well; often used sarcastically to insinuate 'faux' delightRate it:

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forge aheadTo move forward quickly, or to make good progress with (especially a plan)Rate it:

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frugi (opp. nequam) servusa good, useful slave.Rate it:

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get on like a house on fireTo immediately start a good relationship with someoneRate it:

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goose is cookedAll hope is gone; there is no possibility of success.Rate it:

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grin and bear itTo tolerate adversity with good humor; put up with pain, misfortune, or unpleasantness without complaining or in a stoic mannerRate it:

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happy landingsAn expression of good-luck, safe travel in any conveyance, Have success in your career or business venture.Rate it:

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have one's heart in the right placeTo have good intentions.Rate it:

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hunger is the best spiceWhen one is hungry, anything will taste good.Rate it:

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if they sold it to you, you paid too muchEven when you perceive a good deal, someone is making money off you.Rate it:

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in shapeIn good condition, repair; in a good state.Rate it:

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In the PinkIn good health, enjoying sound health emotionally and physicallyRate it:

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lucky devilsomeone with astounding good luck.Rate it:

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Make a Silk Purse Out of a Sow's EarTo make something good out of something naturally badRate it:

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make head or tail ofTo determine to be good or bad.Rate it:

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make out like a banditTo profit greatly; to get an excessively good deal.Rate it:

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nighty nightGood night.Rate it:

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not much chopNot very goodRate it:

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nothing to write home aboutNot exceptional; not noteworthy or especially good.Rate it:

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now we’re talkingSynonym of now you’re talking; that’s good news, that’s a good plan or idea; that’s what I wanted to hearRate it:

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on its meritsConsidering only intrinsic good points and bad points, without prejudice or other considerations, such as procedural ones.Rate it:

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price is rightThe cost of a thing is reasonable and of good value.Rate it:

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ride highTo enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.Rate it:

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sans adieuI shall not say good-bye; I shall see you again soon.Rate it:

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selling pointThe property or characteristic of a good that most attracts purchasers.Rate it:

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take away fromTo make something seem not so good or interesting.Rate it:

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tel qui brille au second rang s'éclipse au premierA good subordinate often makes a bad leader.Rate it:

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thirsty thursdayA Thursday description when adding an adult drink to the mix is a good idea.Rate it:

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this too shall passNothing, good or bad, lasts forever. Used to indicate that a current situation or event, no matter how wonderful or horrible it is, will not last forever.Rate it:

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to die forVery good; exquisite; excellent; particularly desirable.Rate it:

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turn over a new leafTo engage in self-improvement; to begin a good habit or shed a bad habit.Rate it:

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vale or cura ut valeasgood-bye; farewell.Rate it:

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widow's walkA roof-top walkway or balcony associated with the homes of early sea captains from which the wife could see far out to sea and hope to catch a glimpse of her returning husband's ship...or not. Sailing in wooden ships and/or whaling was a hazardous business.Rate it:

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