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back and forthunsureRate it:

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Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceTo face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harmRate it:

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boots and allWithout reserve, with no holds barred; totally, completely.Rate it:

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by and largeMostly, generally; with few exceptions.Rate it:

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do the best and live the restFirst do your work with your 100% dont think about the resultRate it:

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ebony and ivoryTwo different things coexisting in harmonyRate it:

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every nook and crannyEverywhere.Rate it:

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everybody and his motherA large assortment of people.Rate it:

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fair and squareTotally fairly and undoubtedly.Rate it:

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fun and gamesrecreation; nothing serious; easy, enjoyable activities (often used ironically).Rate it:

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hammer and sickleA depiction of a sickle crossed with a hammer, used as a symbol of communism and the Soviet Union.Rate it:

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hell and half of georgiaA very large region; everywhere.Rate it:

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I'll see you and raise youUsed to accept a bet, and at the same time raise the stakes.Rate it:

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kiss and make upTo settle one's differences and forgive.Rate it:

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ladies and gentlemenUsed to address an audience.Rate it:

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let go and let godTo consciously surrender one's free will to the will of God.Rate it:

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morning, noon and nightConstantly; ceaselessly; without stopping.Rate it:

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nobody loves me, everybody hates me, i think i'm going to go and eat wormsFeeling sorry for one's self.Rate it:

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odd and curiousOn the Isle of Man, the common or general man.Rate it:

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peanut butter and a punch in the bellyChild's aggressive behavior.Rate it:

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peas and carrotsa phrase used by actors in background scenes that is either verbally said or mouthed to other actors so that their lips moveRate it:

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sex, drugs and rock 'n' rollIndulgent and pleasurable activities.Rate it:

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short and sweetA direct and brief communication.Rate it:

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sugar and spiceExcerpt from a common nursery rhyme "What are little girls made of?"Rate it:

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take a licking and keep on tickingTo be tough; to have endurance; to have the capacity to absorb stress or damage, but still be able to function.Rate it:

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that's for me to know and you to find outA phrase used to reply to a question whose answer the speaker doesn't want to reveal.Rate it:

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whips and jinglesa state of torturous delirium, particularly delirium tremensRate it:

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you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don'tAlternative form of damned if you do, damned if you don'tRate it:

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shave and a haircutA 7-note riff played at the end of a song for comic effect.Rate it:

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a gentleman and a scholarAn admirable person.Rate it:

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on pins and needlesFeeling sharp anticipation or anxiety; in a state of suspense.Rate it:

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a blessing and a curseSomething that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequencesRate it:

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all and someone and allRate it:

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all hat and no cattleFull of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.Rate it:

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and shitUsed after a noun or list of nouns in place of "etc".Rate it:

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arm and a legA relatively high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price.Rate it:

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bow and scrapeTo behave in a servile, obsequious, or excessively polite manner.Rate it:

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bread-and-butterRelating to basic sustenance or the requirements for everyday living for the masses.Rate it:

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hop, skip, and a jumpa short distanceRate it:

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nuts and boltsThe basic, inner workings of something; the fundamentals or basics; that which makes something operate, on a basic level.Rate it:

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out of house and homeHelping Your Dog Adjust to a New Home, The Progressive Animal Welfare Society.Rate it:

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stop an eight-day clock and throw it into reverseBefore batteries and household electricity were used to power clocks, most clocks had to be wound by hand to keep operating. Eight-day clocks were designed so they only had to be wound every eighth day and the movement only turned in a clockwise direction. Therefore, someone with an appearance objectionable enough to stop the clock and send the movement spinning in the wrong and opposite direction would be ugly indeed.Rate it:

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sweetness and lightThat which is good, pure, pleasant, etc.Rate it:

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to and froTo go back and forth; to alternate.Rate it:

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up hill and down daleHere and there; everywhere.Rate it:

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wake up and smell the coffeeTo face reality and stop deluding oneself.Rate it:

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a short drop and a sudden stopA fall to one's death by hanging.Rate it:

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bells and whistlesExtra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.Rate it:

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caught between the devil and the deep blue seaHaving a choice between two alternatives, both undesirable.Rate it:

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heart and soulThe core of a thing; the most essential or important part.Rate it:

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