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the art of being naïve is being questioned by the art of being "right" all the time.If we behave with naiveness, we are seen as idiots.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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nobody loves me, everybody hates me, i think i'm going to go and eat wormsFeeling sorry for one's self.Rate it:

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nobody's perfectUsed when someone's mistakes or flaws are acknowledged, to remind that everyone else makes mistakes and has flaws1995, New York Magazine Vol. 28, No. 5, 30 January 1995, The de-moralization of society (Book Review)Hypocrisy, particularly in sexual matters, is excused on the grounds that hey, nobody's perfect, and at least folks back then felt bad enough to lie.2000, Madonna, Nobody's PerfectI feel so sad. What I did wasn't right. I feel so bad and I must say to you: Sorry, but nobody's perfect. Nobody's perfect. What did you expect? I'm doing my bestRate it:

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on the internet nobody knows you're a dogIt is easy to conceal one's identity on the internet.Rate it:

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like nobody's businessIn an extreme manner; rapidly; excessively; like crazy.Rate it:

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like nobody's businessExtremely fast; crazy.Rate it:

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the lights are on, but nobody's homeSomebody is conscious or paying attention, but failing to understand.Rate it:

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all things being equalWithout considering or being affected by external factors.Rate it:

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a pull of the hair for being unfairThe general response to "A kick and a flick for being so quick", which is in turn a response in itself to "A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month".Rate it:

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for the time beingTemporarily; until later.Rate it:

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"if the human being doesn't use 100% of his brain, how can he be right in the things he does and speBrainRate it:

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being thatsince or because.Rate it:

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come into beingTo form; to start to exist.Rate it:

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I'm not being funnyUsed as a softening preface to a statement that might be taken as offensive or malicious.Rate it:

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a chip on your shoulderBeing angry about something that happened in the past; holding a grudge.Rate it:

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a little knowledge is a dangerous thingThe proverb 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing' expresses the idea that a small amount of knowledge can mislead people into thinking that they are more expert than they really are, which can lead to mistakes being made.Rate it:

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beggar beliefTo go or be beyond belief or plausibility; being too strange, unusual, or extraordinary to be explained, described, or comprehendedRate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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dead menThe ends of reefs left flapping instead of being tucked out of sight when a sail has been furled.Rate it:

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don't get me startedAbout the subject currently being discussed.Rate it:

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douchebagerryThe act of being aware of oneself behaving innapropriatley and continuing to do so.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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dyed-in-the-woolDyed before being formed into cloth.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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go from zero to heroTo become very popular after being unpopular.Rate it:

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go to groundTo escape into a burrow, hole, etc. when being hunted.Rate it:

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hand-to-mouthInvolving immediate consumption with no provision for the future; having barely enough to survive, being close to povertyRate it:

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hot potatoAn awkward or delicate problem with which nobody wants to be associated.Rate it:

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humble pieHumility, being humble.Rate it:

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if it quacks like a duck, waddles like a duck and looks like a duck, chances are it's a duckif something has all the attributes and appearances of being a certain thing, the probability exists that it is that thing.Rate it:

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in a pickleBeing in a difficult predicament; a mess; an undesirable situation.Rate it:

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like all get outLike nobody's business; The utmost degree possible.Rate it:

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loose lipThe practice or characteristic of being overly talkative, especially with respect to inadvertently revealing information which is private or confidential.Rate it:

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man of the hourA man who has recently caught the attention of, or is being admired or honoured by, a large number of people.Rate it:

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pipe downTo be quiet; to refrain from being noisy.Rate it:

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rise from the ashesTo make a comeback after a long hiatus. To come back into common use or practice. To come back into popularity. To come back to being a thing of today.Rate it:

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sit on thornsTo be in a painful or embarrassing situation; to be in constant fear of being found out.Rate it:

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slave to the rhythmBeing compelled to enjoy music or dance.Rate it:

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Split HairsTo argue or being grumpy about trivial and unimportant differencesRate it:

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stars in one's eyesThe state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.Rate it:

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tempus fugittime flies (used as an alternative to this phrase)."Meanwhile, the irreplaceable time escapes", expressing concern that one's limited time is being consumed by something which may have little intrinsic substance or importance at that moment.Rate it:

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tough as a tissueThe phrase refers to a person or physical form being as tough as a tissue. Tissues not being at all resistant to items such as wind or someone lifting it then it isn’t so tough is it? Mostly used as an insult.Rate it:

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under controlBeing taken care of or being addressed.Rate it:

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under the influenceDrunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol. The phrase "under the influence" typically refers to the state of being affected by some substance or external factor that alters one's behavior, judgment, or perception. It is commonly associated with the consumption of drugs or alcohol, but it can also refer to the impact of other factors such as emotions, peer pressure, or environmental influences. Being "under the influence" implies a diminished capacity to make rational decisions or to act responsibly, and it may also carry legal consequences if the substance in question is illegal or if the person's impaired state leads to unsafe or illegal behavior. Overall, the phrase "under the influence" is often used to describe a state of temporary impairment or altered mental state that can be caused by various factors, and it is typically associated with a loss of control or impaired judgment.Rate it:

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whole 'nother ball of waxAn entirely different matter altogether; a separate issue or sub-issue from the topic being discussed, usu. one that would take too long to explain properly; a matter to be dealt with at a later time.Rate it:

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yeah, boy howdy!Being in agreement with someone… an affirmationRate 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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you got it, tootsToots is a playful slang term for a woman. An example of toots is what a man might call his wife to get her attention. ... (slang, sometimes derogatory) Babe, sweetie: a term used when addressing a young woman, especially one perceived as being sexually available. You got it is a phrase used to answer in agreement with someone's question or statement. It may be used as an alternative for "Will do," "For sure," or "Agreed." The slang term may be used by people of all ages as a way to quickly assure someone that what he will do or he agrees with what the person just said.Rate it:

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you had to be thereUsed to indicate to the interlocutor that the situation being talked about could only be properly understood if that person had been present.Rate it:

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