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when in rome, do as the romans dobehave as those around you do, especially when you are in a new and/or unfamiliar placeRate it:

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you can't get a quart into a pint potWhat is being discussed is not possible.They've asked me to get to New York by five o'clock, but you can't get a quart into a pint pot!Rate it:

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zone outTo stop paying attention and think about something else, or to think about nothing.Rate it:

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поздно пить боржоми, когда почки отказалиbeing in a situation when nothing can be done to fix a problem, not necessarily a health-related issue late to drink borjomi when kidneys have failed")Rate it:

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新年好Happy New YearRate it:

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in the interest of timeIn order to save time; in order to use time more efficiently; so that time can be used more efficiently. The phrase "in the interest of time" is a commonly used expression that suggests that a decision or action is being taken with consideration of saving time or avoiding wasting time. The phrase is often used in situations where time is limited, and there is a need to prioritize tasks or actions to complete them efficiently within the available time frame. For example, if a meeting is running late, a speaker might say, "In the interest of time, let's move on to the next item on the agenda," meaning that they want to move quickly to the next topic to ensure that the meeting stays on track and does not run over time. The phrase can also be used to justify a decision that might otherwise be perceived as hasty or incomplete. For example, if someone makes a quick decision about which restaurant to go to for dinner, they might say, "In the interest of time, let's just go here," to suggest that time constraints are a factor in their decision-making process. Overall, the phrase "in the interest of time" implies a sense of urgency and efficiency, suggesting that time is a valuable resource that needs to be managed carefully to ensure that tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.Rate it:

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bleeding edgeSomething very current, or modern where there may actually be a hazard or risk in using it, such as with potentially unstable software. The term relates to a sword.Rate it:

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breath of fresh airSomething relieving, refreshing, or new.Rate it:

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early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wiseplatitude from Benjamin Franklin under the pseudonym Poor Richard.Rate it:

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fall throughTo be unsuccessful, abort, come to nothing/naught; to be cancelled; not to proceed.Rate it:

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if needs beIf need be; if there is a need.Rate it:

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dive inTo start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.Rate it:

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hang outTo spend time doing nothing in particular.Rate it:

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ramp upTo increase rapidly to a new value.Rate it:

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"never mind your mother sonny.... eat your bleedin' orange"I worked with a man from Foulridge, Lancashire for over 35 years who often used this phrase whenever there was a problem and he wasn't sure of the answer!.. Said the phrase came from a "chap I used to work with in Colne... but he didn't know what it meant either"Rate it:

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a stich in time saves nineWhat ever work you have you should perform the and there, thereby your work being helped others work.Rate it:

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as loud as thunderThe thunder is the loudest natural sound ever known so there is nothing as loud as a thunder naturallyRate it:

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at a loss for wordsHaving nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness.Rate it:

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branch outTo attempt something new or different, but related.Rate it:

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burn downTo burn to nothing.Rate it:

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carry a torch forTo harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.Rate it:

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carry awayTo break under sudden pressure of violent wind.Rate it:

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Catch-22A difficult situation from which there is no escape because it involves mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.Rate it:

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de rienyou're welcome, it's nothingRate it:

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dog days of summerhot summer day when you just want to sit under a tree and do nothingRate it:

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doss downTo sleep on someone's sofa or floor because there is no bed spare.Rate it:

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elle n'a pour tout bien que sa beautéShe has nothing but her beauty in her favour; Her face is her fortune.Rate it:

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every day is a school dayYou learn something new every day.Rate it:

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Feliz Navidad y próspero Año NuevoMerry Christmas and a Happy New YearRate it:

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

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horse aroundTo play or fiddle; to clown; to do nothing of importance or consequence.Rate it:

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il n'y paraît plusThere is no trace of it.Rate it:

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it's an ill wind that blows nobody any goodThere is usually something of benefit to someone, no matter how bad the situation.Rate it:

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lead nowhereTo have no purpose, to result in nothing.Rate it:

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mainland ChinaThe area under the jursdiction of People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau (and, by definition, Taiwan).Rate it:

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on y est très bienThe accommodation there is very good.Rate it:

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take toTo begin, as a new habit or practice.Rate it:

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try to top that one!When one excels often and in a high degree, there is naturally a strong feeling of achievement. The proud winner may chide and challenge his associates and peers.Rate it:

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when life gives you lemons, make lemonadeMake use of a new oppurtunityRate it:

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break inNew function more naturally through use or wear.Rate it:

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old schoolCharacteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.Rate it:

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it ain't over 'til the fat lady singsThere are more developments yet to come.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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the course of true love never did run smoothThere will always be problems in a relationship.Rate it:

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the sky is the limitNothing is impossible or out of reachRate it:

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

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in the hot seatUnder pressure to perform; under scrutiny; at the center of attention.Rate it:

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based on experiencethe purpose or a new work can be designed having few numbers or data from the previous successful execution.Rate it:

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better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stickBetter than nothing; not unsatisfactory but also not a reason for enthusiastic excitement.Rate it:

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bones to the late comersIf you are invited to a party (marriage /dinner /lunch) and you happen to reach there late, only the bones that are left by the people who arrived earlier than you, will be waiting for you.Rate it:

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