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time you got a watchA phrase used to reply to the question what time is it?.Rate it:

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time's upThe deadline has passed; there is no more available time.Rate it:

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we will have no wine before it's timeSome things are worth the wait and should not be rushed.Rate it:

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what time have you gotused to ask someone for the time of day, especially for checking against one's own clockRate it:

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what time is itWhat is the time of day?Rate it:

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what's real one time?Asking in a general way of speaking,"WTF?" at such a time when the truth is strayed from. Shout out to what's really the deally.Rate it:

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what's the timeAlternative form of what time is itRate it:

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when is closing timewhen is closing time?Rate it:

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wrong place at the wrong timeNoun form of in the wrong place at the wrong time.Rate it:

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you only have two feet, so take one step at a time to get it doneBe patient with your self, don’t get overwhelmed. Sometimes it takes time to get things done.Rate it:

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'tis the seasonIndicating that it is the time of year around Christmas, and that things associated with that time period are happening or likely to happen.Rate it:

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...and that's the way it isThe phrase "...and that's the way it is" is used to repeat Walter Kronkite's quote and/or to signify the conclusion of something like a piece of new news or that elude to the fact that what was just said is true or an account of something that really did happen; a way of putting a stamp of approval on what was just stated; same as "and there you have it folks"Rate it:

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15 minutes of fameA very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.Rate it:

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a pick-upA female whom frequents venues where males spend their spare time in billiards, drinking, lounging and where she seeks temporary companionship for ulterior motives.Rate it:

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a week from next TuesdaySome unspecified time in the future.Rate it:

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against the clockIn a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.Rate it:

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against the lawUsed other than as an idiom: see against, the, law.Rate it:

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Aha-ErlebnisAn "aha experience". An experience which gives a sudden insight, solution or answer to a problem that has troubled someone for some time.Rate it:

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all work and no play makes jack a dull boyToo much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.Rate it:

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and all thisUsed at the end of a statement to insinuate that there is more information that can be inferred from the preceding.Rate it:

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and then someUsed to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement.Rate it:

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are you blindUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see are,‎ you,‎ blind.Rate it:

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at someone's disposalAvailable to be used at any time and in any way the user sees fit.Rate it:

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avoir la vie dure1. To have a hard time. 2. To have nine lives.Rate it:

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baby-killera Vietnam veteran returning to the United States, used by war opponentsRate it:

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bat five hundredTo be successful half of the time, to have a success rate of 50%.Rate it:

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best regardsUsed as a polite closing of a letter.Rate it:

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black beetleUsed other than as an idiom: see black, beetle.Rate it:

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black tieUsed other than as an idiom: see black, tie.Rate it:

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blazing starUsed other than as an idiom: see blazing, star.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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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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bright shiny objectUsed other than as an idiom: see bright, shiny, object.Rate it:

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bring backTo reenact an old rule or law.Rate it:

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bucket of boltsA piece of machinery that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.Rate it:

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but me no butsUsed to cut off objections or qualificationsRate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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calm before the stormA time of peace before any storm or disaster--either an actual storm or hurricane or figuratively to mean any calm before anything bad happensRate it:

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caveat emptorUsed as a warning to anyone buying something that there might be unforeseen problems or faults with what is bought.Rate it:

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chase one's tailTo busily try to perform many tasks or to repeatedly revise one's plans, especially with inefficient use of one's time and limited results.Rate it:

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che sara saraUsed to express a personal philosophy of fatalism1892 March 17, Cigarette, Rate it:

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chew the fatTo chat idly or generally waste time talking.Rate it:

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clock upTo accumulate a large amount of time.Rate it:

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close to the windUsed other than as an idiom: see close to, the, wind.Rate it:

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Cool Your HeelsTo wait for a long time due to some problem, influence or effectRate it:

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damn the torpedoesUsed to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action.Rate it:

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day and nightAll the time; round the clock; unceasingly.Rate it:

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did i stutter?Something said to a person who asks again and again, “what did you say?” Or someone who won’t hear you when you said “no” or “leave me alone” the first time and keeps annoyingly asking for your input.Rate it:

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does someone look likeUsed if the interlocutor seems to believe something inaccurate about; this question serves to free someone of a misconception.Rate it:

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donkey's yearsA long time.Rate it:

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