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no news is good newsA lack of information about a situation suggests that nothing bad has happened.Rate it:

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which do you want first, the good news or the bad news?An expression stated before having to share bad news (sometimes there is no good news)Rate it:

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bad newsAn irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.Rate it:

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have I got news for youUsed to announce a fact of which the addressee was, or appeared to be, ignorant.Rate it:

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front page newsFront page news is an expression of surprise or of such extraordinary consequence or concept so as to be considered worthy of a front page newspaper note.Rate it:

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bad newsNews of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events.Rate it:

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make newsTo be published in the news media.Rate it:

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...and that's the way it isThe phrase "...and that's the way it is" is used to repeat Walter Kronkite's quote and/or to signify the conclusion of something like a piece of new news or that elude to the fact that what was just said is true or an account of something that really did happen; a way of putting a stamp of approval on what was just stated; same as "and there you have it folks"Rate it:

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bear off fromTo stand further off fromRate it:

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don't just stand there like dying calf in a hailstorm.My mom said this to me sometimes when I had misbehaved if I just stood there during the scolding.Rate it:

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keyboard messengerA person who transmits a fake news message faster than a rumor.Rate it:

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now we’re talkingSynonym of now you’re talking; that’s good news, that’s a good plan or idea; that’s what I wanted to hearRate it:

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stand one's groundTo attempt to hold a position in battle.Rate it:

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Stick to Your GunsTo be firm and determined in your statement in front of opposition, to take stand for your right regardless of troublesRate it:

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there isn't any easy way to say thisUsed to introduce bad news.Rate it:

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ain't no mountain high enoughno barrier or obstacle will stand in one's way in reaching his/her objectiveRate it:

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stand intemporary substituteRate it:

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don't look to the floor for pennies, look to the sky for rainbows.Stand tall and never be afraid to embrace the world.Rate it:

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stand forTo mean; to symbolize; to represent.Rate it:

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stand patTo resist changes.Rate it:

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at a standIn a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.Rate it:

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stand from underTo escape something falling or being thrown from above.Rate it:

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stand in forTo replace; to act as a double or substitute for.Rate it:

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stand up againstTo defy or challenge someone.Rate it:

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catch upTo provide with news.Rate it:

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if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchenIf you cannot handle the pressure, you should not be in a position where you have to deal with it.Rate it:

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stand backTo maintain a safe distance from a hazard.Rate it:

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stand byTo wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.Rate it:

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stand offTo stand some distance apart form something or someone.Rate it:

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stand on endTo stand erect, bristle, especially from fear.Rate it:

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stand upTo bring something up and set it into a standing position.Rate it:

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stand upTo rise from a lying or sitting position.Rate it:

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take a standTo assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.Rate it:

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stand byTo remain loyal or faithful.Rate it:

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stand a chanceTo have a chance.Rate it:

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stand forTo advocate, to support.Rate it:

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hit someone for sixBe affected in a devastating way by some unexpected news.Rate it:

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plant your feet firmly on the ground!Assume a firm stand, become resolute, reject intimidation.Rate it:

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stand downTo wait; to stop pursuing or fighting.Rate it:

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a house divided against itself cannot standA group or organisation weakened by internal dissent will not remain united.Rate it:

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abide byTo remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere.Rate it:

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one-night standA single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.Rate it:

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stand asideTo step sideways to make a space for someone else.Rate it:

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stand on one's own two feetTo be independent. To survive without any help.Rate it:

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stand one's groundTo maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.Rate it:

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stand stock stillPaul Travers' Adventures, by Sam T. Clover.Rate it:

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stand upTo stand immediately behind the wicket so as to catch balls from a slow or spin bowler, and to attempt to stump the batsman.Rate it:

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stand upTo jilt or shirk.Rate it:

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throw downTo fight, incite to fight, or approach with the intent to fight; to make a stand.Rate it:

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stand tallTo behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.Rate it:

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