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a brand new me
One can forge a complete new outlook, launch a personal renaissance by enrolling in self improvement courses or agendas.
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a 'lotta baloney'
Depression Expression judging a statement, assertion or a description as being much similar as slices of 'bologna':
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a bad carpenter blames his tools
Alternative form of a bad workman always blames his tools.
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a bad penny always comes back
Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up.
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a bad penny always turns up
A person or thing which is unpleasant, dishonorable, or unwanted tends to appear (or reappear), especially at inopportune times.
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a bad workman always blames his tools
It is not the tools we use which make us good, but rather how we employ them.
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a bean counter
One whom keeps track of minute details. One whom counts trivialities and overlooks the major items of the moment.
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a big blow hard
One whom exaggerates, over emphasizes personal prowess and accomplishments.
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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.
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a bird of ill-omen
Someone who is always delivering bad news, or bringing bad luck.
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a bird of passage
Someone who never stays long in one place; a wanderer, like a swallow which migrates according to season.
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a bit iffy
To experience concern, reflect nervousness, have misgivings, expect possible dire results.
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a bit much
More than is reasonable.
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a bleeding heart
A bleeding hearts represents an individual whom forgives readily, overlooks irrationality, readily overlooks whiners.
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a blessing and a curse
Something that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequences
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a boon and a bane
Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.
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a boon or a bane
Something that can be either a benefit or an affliction.
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a breeze
something that's really easy and simple.
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a bridge too far
A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.
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a bright future
An uplifting, reassuring, self fulfilling, confident outlook relative to a major change, opportunity, circumstance, windfall, inheritance, promotion which provides all elemental criteria for a bright future.
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a camel is a horse designed by a committee
An expression critical of committees
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a camel is a horse made by a committee
Alternative form of a camel is a horse designed by a committee.
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a carpet-bagger
A candidate for election who has no roots or interest in the constituency he wishes to represent. The original meaning was a Unionist financier or adventurer who exploited the cheap labour in the American South after the Civil War. The carpet bags carried by these adventurers were made of carpet material.
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a cat can look at a king
Alternative form of a cat may look at a king.1982, A J Ayer,
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a cat in gloves catches no mice
One cannot get what one wants by being cautious, one must use aggression to get it.
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a cat may look at a king
Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior
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a cauliflower ear
An ear that has been permanently swollen and disfigured as a result of being repeatedly struck. Often a feature of a veteran boxer or rugby player.
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a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.
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a chip on your shoulder
Being angry about something that happened in the past; holding a grudge.
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a closed mouth gathers no feet
One who does not speak can be certain he won't say anything embarrassing.
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a cloud of uncertainty
Suspicion as to the reliability, dependability, or trustworthiness. Usually a doubt surfacing as a result of ominous circumstances.
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a codpiece for the something or someone
an exaggerated show of protecting the little bits while ignoring the whole.
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a cold day in hell
An event that will never happen.
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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a cut above
Superior to; of a higher quality than.
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a cut below
Inferior to; of a lower quality than.
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a dark horse
Having Nothing To Do With The Color Of A Fantasy Horse, Rather An Expression Of A Winner, A Success Story, A Triumph Suddenly Developing, Revealing Itself All In A Positive Manner:
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a day late and a dollar short
Action that was taken too late and too feeble to be of any use.
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a day late and a dollar short
Come into the picture minus some necessary fundamental factors or entities.
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a different ballpark
Something totally unrelated or of a vastly different scale or scope.
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a dime a dozen
something very plentiful, common, and therefore, inexpensive.
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a dime's worth
An insignificant amount.
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a drop in the bucket
An effort or action having very little overall influence, especially as compared to a huge problem.
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a drop in the ocean
A drop in the bucket.
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a dumb priest never got a parish
(Irish) Those who fail to speak up fail to get what they want.
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a fair season
A right time
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a few bulbs short of a chandelier
Dim-witted, not too bright. The "of" is included optionally.
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a few sandwiches short of a picnic
Exhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.
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a fly by night
Unreliable or untrustworthy, especially in business or financial matters.
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a fly in the ointment
something that creates or introduces an impediment
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