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catch 22A self-contradictory rule that prevents a desired outcome.Rate it:

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just get on with [it]Exhortation ...to discontinue activities seen to hinder optimum progress toward a desired outcome; ...to proceed without further stalling, debate, frivolity, or ritual.Rate it:

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point blankThe distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.Rate it:

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quiet the wavesA positive development, incident, action, minor miracle, change, reversal, retraction, in a situation and the possible positive effects.Rate it:

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splash outTo spend a lot of money on something desired but not necessary.Rate it:

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the cure is worse than the diseaseThe medical treatment for an illness produces a worse net result than the illness does, especially via adverse effects.Rate it:

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be careful what you wish forThe desired outcome may not be as desirable once it has been attained.Rate it:

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activist justiceA justice (usually referring to a member of a Supreme, High or Appellate court) who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.Rate it:

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come upTo begin to feel the effects of a recreational drug.Rate it:

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like water off a duck's backWithout immediate or lasting effects.Rate it:

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whip into shapeTo exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.Rate it:

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lick into shapeTo exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.Rate it:

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about timeFar past the desired time.Rate it:

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activist judgeA judge or justice who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.Rate it:

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as the twig is bent, so the tree's inclinedAn early influence can have permanent effects.Rate it:

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bat inTo bat so that a runner on base effects.Rate it:

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body EnglishA body motion made to coax an object already propelled go in a desired direction. For example, a nervous leaning or twisting movement while playing sports such as golf or bowling, to "persuade" the ball to go in a desired direction.Rate it:

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check your attitude (at the door)The speaker is warning the listener that their attitude may have adverse effects and advising that the listener change their attitude. Adding "at the door" at the end of this phrases means to leave your attitude outside/don't bring that attitude in hereRate it:

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cold turkeyThe physiological effects of such a withdrawal.Rate it:

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college educationThe desired or promised intent of a degree program.Rate it:

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dig one's own graveTo behave in a way that is likely to have future negative effects on oneself.Rate it:

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do a number onTo damage; to treat harshly; to produce ill effects.Rate it:

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double whammya twofold blow or setback; a series of two events that cause adverse effectsRate it:

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every secondVery frequently; more frequently than is desired.Rate it:

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eyes on the prizeConcentration on one's goal; mindfulness of the desired outcome.Rate it:

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fall flatFail to produce the desired effect; or generally to be unsuccessfulRate it:

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for the agesIn a manner that produces long-lasting effects; for posterity; for a very long duration.Rate it:

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forbidden friut is the sweetesta fruit or food that is forbidden (religious meanings) is usually desired the mostRate it:

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have one's wayTo achieve a desired or natural result.Rate it:

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in businessReady to proceed in a desired activity.Rate it:

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in one's dreamsUsed to express the speaker's belief that a preceding statement expressed a desired rather than an actual state of affairs.Rate it:

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in your dreamsUsed to express the speaker's skepticism about another's preceding statement about a desired or assumed state of affairs.Rate it:

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number gamesA numbers game: the use of inappropriate statistics (numbers) to reflect a desired result (usually misleading).Rate it:

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pencil outOf an investment, to make sense financially or to be expected to generate the desired returnsRate it:

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sellTo promote a particular viewpoint; to manipulate towards a desired end.Rate it:

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shock and aweMilitary tactic consisting of excessive or overwhelming force to frighten and subdue the enemy; to intimidate, disrupt, or incapacitate one’s adversaries in order to achieve a desired reactionRate it:

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Shoot from the HipTo act or say weird thing without realizing the after effectsRate it:

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sit outTo lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails.Rate it:

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slippery slopeA logical argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.Rate it:

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slot inTo put something into its desired placeRate it:

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smell the barnTo experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome, like a livestock animal at day's end returning to its barn.Rate it:

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smoke upTo smoke, and get the effects from, a drug, especially marijuana.Rate it:

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stew in one's juicesTo be alone and self-absorbed in an uncomfortable state of mind, especially while experiencing the unpleasant effects of one's own actions.Rate it:

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stuffMiscellaneous items; things; personal effects.Rate it:

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timing is everythingConsideration of other events can greatly influence some desired outcome (such as an audience laughing to a comedian's joke).Telling the old joke about a butt-crack was not a good idea, just as the plumber arrived, Bob.You know what they say: "timing is everything." I'm sure we can find another plumber before the house floods.Rate it:

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war torn and battle scarredshowing signs of damage from bullets, bombs, etc feeling the mental or emotional effects of fighting in a warRate it:

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willy nillyWhether desired or not.Rate it:

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work one's magicTo achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or expertise.Rate it:

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you wishUsed to express the speaker's skepticism about a preceding statement concerning some desired or assumed state of affairs.Rate it:

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