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chalk and cheeseSaid of things that are superficially alike but very different in substance.Rate it:

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charm the pants off ofBe very impressed with someone or something that was said or done.Rate it:

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Clean As a WhistlePerfectly neat and not having any traces of dirtRate it:

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cognitive dissonanceThe state of behaving in a way that runs contrary to one's core values, worldview, ideals, and/or moral compass. One who does not practice as they preach could be said to have cognitive dissonanceRate it:

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come in from the coldTo gain widespread acceptance in a group or society, especially where there was not any before.Rate it:

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crowbaitWeak, or not in good health.Rate it:

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darn tootinAbsolute, utter, complete, very.Rate it:

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de facto(adverb) in fact, whether by right or not. (adjective) existing or holding a specified position in fact but not necessarily by legal right.Rate it:

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don't be a fool, wrap your toolThere are consequences to not wearing a condom on your penisRate it:

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don't buy green bananasdon't make long-term plans as you may not live/survive long enough to accomplish them.Rate it:

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don't dilly-dally aroundDilly-Dally' Means To approach A Task Or Challenge With An Attitude Of Playfulness, Very Relaxed, Unimportant Viewpoint, 'Whatever? ? ? ?Rate it:

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don't look at meA response indicating that one is not willing or able to perform a task.Rate it:

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don't shit where you eatOne should not cause trouble in a place, group, or situation in which one regularly finds oneself.Rate it:

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Dot Your I's and Cross Your T'sTo do something very carefullyRate it:

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double or nothingStatement of bravado. Usually involving a risky or gambling choice to keep going or move forward. Can also be used as a version of: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. -If you don’t take a risk, you’ll not get any reward, if you don’t try something, you won’t get any gainRate it:

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down to the wireAt the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.Rate it:

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dressed/done up like a dog’s dinnerThe root of this idiom, chiefly used in the UK and Australia, is the phrase ‘a dog’s dinner’ which means- very disorganized, untidy, or messy. When it becomes the full idiom, to be ‘dressed up’ or ‘done up like a dog’s dinner’ it takes on the meaning of being inappropriately overdressed - garish or tastelessly. To attract attention by wearing formal or decorative clothing when it is not called for. This phrase is quite similar to ‘a dog’s breakfast’ in that the implication is of something messy and averse, as something socially distasteful or out of place, --an unappealing muddle.Rate it:

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dry as a dead dingo's dongerVery thirsty.Rate it:

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dry as a dead dingo's dongerVery dry, extremely dry.Rate it:

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elephant in the roomA problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.Rate it:

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everything but the kitchen sinkAlmost everything, whether needed or not.Rate it:

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filthy richVery rich (wealthy).Rate it:

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fine words butter no parsnipsTalking about doing something does not get it done.Rate it:

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fit to wake the deadAt a very high volume; extremely loudly.Rate it:

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flip one's wigTo be very angry.Rate it:

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fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on meThis phrase is said in response when someone tries to convince someone to do something again that they have done before that did not work out to their advantage.Rate it:

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foot votingExpressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.Rate it:

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for a songFor a very low price; very cheaply.Rate it:

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for xyz reasonsFor reasons unknown and not worth speculating on.Rate it:

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fox's socksSomething or someone that is ideal or very pleasing.Rate it:

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from my cold, dead handsA statement that something will not be taken away from you until the day you die.Rate it:

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fuck allNothing at all or very little.Rate it:

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fucked updrunk; wasted; incredibly intoxicated (not necessarily with alcohol)Rate it:

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get bombedTo get very drunk.Rate it:

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get offTo move from being on top of to not being on top of it.Rate it:

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ghost writerGhostwriters are hired to do the writing of a speech or literary work but do not get the credit.Rate it:

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gnarly stuffSome very bad or difficult stuff.Rate it:

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go commandoTo not wear underpants.Rate it:

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go from zero to heroTo become very popular after being unpopular.Rate it:

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go medievalget very angry at someone; go ballisticRate it:

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go offTo explode metaphorically; to become very angry.Rate it:

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half-bakedIncomplete; not fully planned or carefully considered, ill-conceived, unsound or badly thought-out; foolish or having no common sense.Rate it:

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heart of glassA very fragile romantic state.Rate it:

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heavy as a dead donkeyVery heavy.Rate it:

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hell on earthA very unpleasant situation; torment, particularly when widespread.Rate it:

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hidden in plain sightSeemingly hidden, but actually not hidden and easy to find.Rate it:

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high as a kiteVery much under the influence of drugs, extremely high.Rate it:

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high timeA very enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time.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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hot damn!It is usually used when one is very much pleased/excited.Rate it:

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