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Hob·nob |
Means to mix socially |
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S—t show |
Means a situation or event marked by chaos or controversy |
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Moving at a glacier pace |
Means something is progressing or changing extremely slowly, like the movement of a glacier |
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Water under the bridge |
Means something that's in the past and no longer relevant to the current situation |
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Doing a 180 |
Means to make a complete about-face or change one's mind or direction, often in a sudden or dramatic way |
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Pickup ball and run with it |
Means to take over and develop an idea or plan that someone else initiated, often when they were unable to fully execute it |
7 |
Knee-jerk reaction |
Means an automatic, unthinking response to a situation |
8 |
Real page turner |
Refers to a book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly |
9 |
Live in the moment |
Means to enjoy the present and not worry about the future |
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Shivering in my boots |
Means to be very nervous or frightened |
11 |
Running point |
Means taking the lead or being in charge of a specific task or project |
12 |
Hoodwink |
Means to deceive or trick |
13 |
Bamboozle |
Means to fool or cheat |
14 |
Making mountain out of molehill |
Means to exaggerate a minor problem or difficulty, treating it as if it were a much larger and more serious issue |
15 |
Burning daylight |
Means to waste time, especially during the daylight hours |
16 |
Fresh said of eyes |
Refers to getting someone else to have a look |
17 |
Burn it all down |
Means to express extreme frustration or a desire for radical change |
18 |
Light it on fire |
Means to motivate or energize someone, to get them to act quickly or forcefully, or to excite or arouse someone |
19 |
Scorched earth |
Means a ruthless attempt to win at all costs |
20 |
Looking dapper |
Means someone is neat, stylish, and well-dressed, often used to describe a man who is smart and handsome |
21 |
Keep the faith |
Means to continue to believe in, trust, or support someone or something when it is difficult to do so |
22 |
Everything happens for a reason |
Means that events and experiences, even difficult ones, are not random but have a purpose or underlying cause, often implying a higher, predetermined plan or meaning |
23 |
Coming out guns blazing |
Means to approach something with a lot of force, energy, and determination, often in a forceful or aggressive manner |
24 |
At a standstill |
Means a situation where all movement or activity has stopped, or no progress is being made |
25 |
Stand still |
Means either to remain motionless or to tolerate something |
26 |
Sounding board |
Refers to a person or group with whom you discuss ideas to get feedback and assess their viability |
27 |
Being stonewalled |
Means when one person becoming unresponsive, withdrawing, and emotionally disengaging during a conflict or conversation, often giving the silent treatment or avoiding eye contact |
28 |
Full of bologna |
Means something is filled with nonsense, foolish ideas, or empty words |
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Having the time of his life |
Means someone is enjoying themselves immensely and having a lot of fun |
30 |
Circle back |
Means to return to a topic or conversation at a later time, often after some delay or after addressing other matters |
31 |
A shoo-in |
Means someone or something that is a guaranteed winner or is certain to succeed |
32 |
Poker tell |
Refers to any physical, verbal, or behavioral cue a player exhibits that, consciously or unconsciously, reveals information about the strength of their hand or their intended actions |
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More bang for the buck |
Better value for the money |
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Stir up a hornets nest |
Means to provoke a situation that causes a lot of anger, controversy, or trouble |
35 |
Poke the beehive |
Means to intentionally provoke someone or stir up trouble |
36 |
Poker face |
Describes an expressionless face that conceals a person's thoughts or feelings |
37 |
Ride or die |
Means extreme loyalty and unwavering support for someone |
38 |
Times gone by |
Means in the past, or bygone days, referring to periods or events that have already occurred. it evokes a sense of nostalgia and can be used to reminisce about past experiences, events, or periods |
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A little porky |
Means to tell a lie or make a false statement |
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Keep it in your head |
Means to remember something or keep it in mind, or to keep something to yourself |
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Hold down the fort |
Means to take responsibility for a place or situation while someone else is away or busy, essentially keeping things running smoothly |
42 |
The other side |
With several meanings, ranging from the afterlife to a different perspective or an opposing force, depending on the context |
43 |
Sticker shock |
Means an unpleasant surprise at the high price of something |
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Same s--t different day |
Describes a situation where things are essentially unchanged, despite the passage of time, often implying a lack of progress or improvement |
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All the boxes are checked |
Means that all the necessary requirements or criteria have been met or fulfilled, often in a checklist or list-like context |
46 |
That’s the spirit |
Used to approve or encourage someone's positive attitude or action |
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Same old same old |
Used to describe a situation or someone's behavior that remains unchanging, often in a way that is boring or annoying |
48 |
Like a prize bull |
Used to describe someone or something that is of exceptional quality or importance, like a prize-winning anima |
49 |
No accounting for taste |
Means that people's preferences are subjective and cannot be explained or justified rationally |
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Full of it |
Means someone is talking nonsense, exaggerating, or not telling the truth |