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religionem labefactare (vid. sect. V. 7, note In Latin metaphor...)to shake the foundations of religion.Rate it:

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mixed bagBy extension, a group of entities with few characteristics in common; an assortment.Rate it:

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mixed bagAny bag containing a mixture of something.Rate it:

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mixed bagSomething tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.Rate it:

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mixed blessingSomething that has both good and bad features.Rate it:

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mixed messageAny communication that is contradictory, inconsistent, or unclear, especially in its motive or intent.Rate it:

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mixed pictureA situation in which both negatives and positives are found.Rate it:

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atomic cocktailA mixed alcoholic beverage, created in Las Vegas, USA, in the mid-20th century.Rate it:

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let there be lightUsed as a metaphor for the spread of wisdomRate it:

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bring sand to the beachto take something that is plentiful at the destination, such as a date to a party with plenty of mixed company.Rate it:

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lucky dipA game in which prizes are covered up and mixed together in a container, so that contestants can dip their hand into the container and randomly pull out a prize.Rate it:

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camel's noseA metaphor for a situation where the permitting of some small act will lead consequently to a larger undesirable act or circumstance.Rate it:

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cat that ate the canaryA person whose appearance and behavior suggest guilt mixed with other qualities, such as satisfaction or feigned nonchalance.Rate it:

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chicken scratchChicken feed consisting of random mixed grains such as corn, wheat, barley, sorghum and milling by-products.Rate it:

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continua translatio (Or. 27. 94)an allegory; continuous metaphor.Rate it:

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crab mentalityA way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.Rate it:

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dishpan handsHands which are rough, reddish, and dry, as from irritation and chafing caused by immersion in hot water mixed with detergent.Rate it:

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et aliiAnd others; used of men or boys, or groups of mixed gender; masculine pluralRate it:

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fiat luxLet there be light, especially in the context of light being a metaphor for wisdomRate it:

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get one's wires crossedTo get confused or mixed up; to make a mistake.Rate it:

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in China fällt ein Sack Reis umA metaphor referring to an entirely uninteresting and non-notable event.Rate it:

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life's molecular danceThe phrase "life's molecular dance" refers to the dynamic and coordinated interactions between molecules within living organisms. It signifies the intricate and harmonious movements of various biomolecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites, as they carry out essential functions in cellular processes. This metaphor highlights the complexity and beauty of these molecular interactions, which are crucial for sustaining life and maintaining the delicate balance within biological systems.Rate it:

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other fish in the seaUsed to indicate other goals or other objectives to pursue.(idiomatic, metaphor) Used to indicate other romantic partners or significant others to pursue.Rate it:

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porcelain goddessmetaphor for a woman, often stressing paleness, delicateness or lack of emotion.Rate it:

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rocking horse shitA metaphor for something exceedingly rare or, more likely, nonexistent.Rate it:

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translatioa metaphor.Rate it:

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