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in the scheme of things it was a small victory.As with climate change the slow improvement of gas amounts discharged into the atmosphere comes too late. We are screwed Rate it:

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grand schemeThe totality of the situation approached objectively; the big picture.Rate it:

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grand schemeUsed other than as an idiom: see grand, scheme.Rate it:

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drawing cardsomething that grabs attentionRate it:

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get out of jail free cardsomething that will relieve an undesired situationRate it:

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one card shy of a full deckMentally deranged; demented; insane.Rate it:

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red cardreferee's itemRate it:

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play the race cardMark Fuhrman, Murder in Brentwood p.153.Rate it:

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yellow cardbookingRate it:

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calling cardA small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.Rate it:

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calling cardExcrement, especially of a domestic animal.Rate it:

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calling cardAn attribute, object, or behavior which is distinctly characteristic of someone or something.Rate it:

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calling cardA prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.Rate it:

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index cardWhite card usually used for notes, flashcards, recipes, etc.Rate it:

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picture cardking, queen or jackRate it:

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play the gender cardTo assert that sexism is involved in a situation, especially in order to exploit sexist or antisexist attitudes.Rate it:

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play the race cardDonald A. Carson, Love in Hard Places p.94.Rate it:

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play the race cardTo assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race.Rate it:

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punch inTo enter a workplace by punching a time card.Rate it:

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ante upTo pay a fee necessary to play a game, typically a card gameRate it:

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do you accept credit cardsUsed to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for by credit card.Rate it:

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early bathBeing shown a red card in soccer.Rate it:

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have one's name takenTo receive a yellow cardRate it:

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kiss your money goodbyeThe giving, lending of one's funds to individuals or investing or buying-into an irresistible scheme, agenda, lottery program or unknown proposition.Rate it:

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poisoned chaliceA scheme or instrument for causing death or harm, especially one which eventually brings about the downfall of its creator; something which is initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful.Rate it:

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Hallmark momentA memorable moment or event, one which would make a poignant greeting card.Rate it:

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build downIn solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value.Rate it:

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kingA playing card with the image of a king on it.Rate it:

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one thousandUsed in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.Rate it:

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see yellowTo receive a yellow card.Rate it:

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according to hoyleIn strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.Rate it:

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ace of spadesThe playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip.Rate it:

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cash outTo reconcile at the end of a shift; to compare receipts of items sold to records of credit card, check and cash placed into the drawer, verifying that correct change was given out by the clerk.Rate it:

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castle in the airA visionary project or scheme; a day-dream; an idle fancy; a pipe dream; any plan, desire, or idea that is unlikely to be ever realized; a near impossibility.Rate it:

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follow suitTo play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card.Rate it:

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gin rummycard gameRate it:

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hit meIn blackjack, said by a player to ask the dealer to deal them another card.Rate it:

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il joua de son resteHe played his last card; He was on his last legs.Rate it:

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jam sandwich(from the common UK colour scheme of white with a red reflective horizontal band) A police car.Rate it:

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king of heartspicture cardRate it:

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national insurancestate social-security schemeRate it:

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neighbourhood watchIn Britain, a local crime-prevention scheme. Under police supervision, groups of residents agree to increase watchfulness in order to prevent crimes such as burglary and vandalism in their area.Rate it:

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old maidcard gameRate it:

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play the anglesTo seek ways to advance one's self-interest, especially by making choices in a calculating or crafty manner; to scheme.Rate it:

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punch the clockRing-In With Your Time Card or as we say; "Punch the Clock"Rate it:

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see redTo receive a red card, and be dismissed from the playing field.Rate it:

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set upTo begin business or a scheme of life.Rate it:

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snowmanA playing card with the rank of eight.Rate it:

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suck outTo win a hand, usually on a showdown, by hitting a card on the turn or river to make a better hand than one's opponent, even though one had a significantly inferior hand on the flop.Rate it:

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tip one's handIn card playing, to accidentally reveal one's cards or hand.Rate it:

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