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cooler than the other side of the pillowAs used by the late Stuart Scott during his time on Sportscenter at ESPN, the phrase depicts a sense of calm and composure in someone who remains unflustered while under challenging circumstances, particularly an athlete playing in a competitive game, series, league, performing against a formidable opponent, in a grueling playoff scenario, competing on a high stage such as the Olympic games, etc.added
17 days ago
knock the wind out of (someone)Temporary interruption in normal breathing due to a sudden impact or force to the abdomen, causing the diaphragm to spasm and contract. This causes the lungs to temporarily fail to draw in air, leaving the afflicted with the sensation of being momentarily unable to catch their breath. Typically occurring in sporting events or through an accidental fall, the situation can seem frightening but usually resolves itself within a matter of minutesadded
21 days ago
that tracksThat aligns or is consistent with the context or previously established information; that is accurate or correctadded
1 month ago
within striking distanceSomething is close enough to be achieved, attained, accomplished, or affected; a target, goal, or objective is within reachadded
1 month ago
in dire straitsIn a very bad, extremely difficult, serious, challenging, unforgiving, desperate, critical, or precarious situationadded
4 months ago
get high on one’s own supplyAs an idiom: to become overly confident or arrogant about one’s own hype, talk, image, abilities, ideas, products or accomplishments to the point of losing perspective and objectivity; letting (something) go to your headadded
5 months ago
by a mileBy a large amount or by a great distance - e.g. won by a mile; When prefixed by ‘out’ or ‘off’ it emphasizes that a significant gap exists between the parties involved and that it is to a decisive degreeadded
5 months ago
have the goodsHighly capable, skilled, proficient, or qualified in a particular pursuit or activity; possessing the necessary talents, abilities, experience, or resources to excel at something at a high level Not to be confused with ‘have the goods on’added
5 months ago
dead bangWithout doubt, absolutely, totally, or irrefutablyadded
5 months ago
kick rocksGo do something unproductive, go bother someone else, leave me alone, go away; See idioms: ‘take a hike,’ ‘hit the road,’ ‘beat it’added
5 months ago
in the same veinIn the same or similar style or manner; Used to suggest something is consistent with, analogous to, or being done or expressed like, or exhibiting a pattern just as, something elseadded
5 months ago
as soon as is humanly possibleWith utmost immediacy; without any unnecessary delay; most urgentlyadded
6 months ago
done forThrough, over with, completed; failed or to be doomed or likewise finished (off), washed up, defeated Also- to be ruined, destroyed, or fatally injuredadded
6 months ago
hold on to your seatPrepare for: something exciting or unexpected, e.g. a bumpy ride, a shocking revelation, “you may want to avert your eyes”added
6 months ago
loose lips sink shipsCareless talk releasing sensitive information can have damaging consequencesadded
6 months ago
a method to one’s madnessThere is a reason, rational purpose, plan, or intention behind one’s seemingly crazy or absurd behavioradded
7 months ago
ebbs and flowsThings continuously change, sometimes for the better sometimes for the worseadded
7 months ago
bust a gutTo laugh vehemently or uncontrollably; Any reaction (to some news or a sudden change) which is furious, violent, or of an extreme nature; Also one of many similar euphemisms meaning to highly exert oneselfadded
7 months ago
with every fiber of one’s beingConclusively, very strongly or to the fullest extent possible; Also: with the entirety of one’s enthusiasm, conviction, or desireadded
7 months ago
none the wiserCompletely unaware of something due to information not being uniformly disclosed or because other parties have intentionally withheld it; Can also mean: unable to grasp, understand, or comprehend something even after having been adequately briefedadded
7 months ago
cut one's lossesTo abandon an unproductive pursuit or leave a failing situation before it gets worseadded
7 months ago
pay no mindto disregard, ignore, or not give any attention to someone or somethingadded
8 months ago
nothing is sacredUsed to lament the lack of respect for traditions, ideas, values, etc. and conveys that not much is still considered inviolable or untouchableadded
8 months ago
for what it’s worthIdiomatic phrase used to introduce one’s opinion or advice on a topic or situation - usually spoken with a guarded degree of modesty, uncertainty, or an expectation that the receiver is not bound to heed the speaker’s words. Interchangeable with the phrase, ‘take it or leave it.’added
8 months ago
war chestColloquial phrase for reserve funds set aside by companies for unexpected developments or for opportunistic advantagesadded
9 months ago

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