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“god is the doctor, the world is the hospital and i am the patient.â€GodRate it:

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safety in numbersShort for there is safety in numbers.Rate it:

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safety pinfastenerRate it:

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air bagcar's safety deviceRate it:

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buckle upTo fasten one's seat belt or safety belt.Rate it:

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Hold Your HorsesTo be patient, to relax and slow down your pace, to waitRate it:

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keep your shirt onAn admonition to be more patient or to calm down.Rate it:

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all hands on deck!Nautical call for all ships crew to come topside and man their usual station. Work challenge or approaching gale threatens safety of crew and vessel.Rate it:

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all things come to those who wait(dated) A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.Rate it:

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apple does not fall far from the treeA child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient Rate it:

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not out of the woods yetPatient has shown improvement but still could get worse and dieRate it:

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meek as a lambto be exceptionally patient, humble, and mild in mannerRate it:

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bear withTo be patient with.Rate it:

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good things come to those who waitA patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.Rate it:

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don't bite the newbieBe patient and friendly toward people who are learning a new technology.Rate it:

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penny in the fuseboxAn improvised repair made with no regard for safety.Rate it:

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white coat hypertensionElevated blood pressure measured by a medical practitioner and deemed to result from the patient's emotional response to the medical environment.Rate it:

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hold yew hardWait for a moment. Be patient.Rate it:

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sick noteA note from a doctor certifying the patient is ill, and therefore unable to go to work, school etc.Rate it:

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aegrotum curareto treat as a patient (used of a doctor).Rate it:

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aegrotum sanare (not curare)to cure a patient.Rate it:

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bleeding-edgeOf or pertaining to something, such as technology, which is too new and untested to be reliable or to have any assurance of safety; that represents the latest developments in something.Rate it:

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bulk billTo invoice the government or insurer, and not the patient, for medical expenses incurred at a general practitioner or other medical service provider.Rate it:

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bulk billingThe process whereby a general practitioner or other medical service provider charges the government for medical expenses incurred by a patient.Rate it:

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clear the deckMove out of the area of congestion, evacuate an area for safety's sake. Make way for emergency crews, Listen to the Boss.Rate it:

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cut somebody some slackTo be patient or lenient with somebody; to relax standards or expectations.Rate it:

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foul-upfoul-up, has myriad meanings: goof-up, mess-up, turn out high percentage rejects, commit or cause damage, fail to follow safety regulations, fail to supervise, or orient workers properly etc.Rate it:

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fuga salutem petereto seek safety in flight.Rate it:

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global community cleanlinessMovement, term, and hashtag created by Renowned Global Activist Greshun De Bouse to describe and encourage global litter eradication and resource preservation efforts-one community at a time. The movement is inspired by De Bouse's father, humanitarian Curtis Lassiter's continued commitment to global community cleanliness, safety, and beautification, one city at a time via litter prevention, prompt waste pickup/removal, properly set concrete, and more #global communitycleanliness #gccmovement #activistdebouseRate it:

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hold one's horsesTo be patient; to wait.Rate it:

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hold one's waterTo be patient; to control one's impulses.Rate it:

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in the hospitalAdmitted as a patient in a hospital.Rate it:

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in tuto collocare aliquidto ensure the safety of a thing.Rate it:

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in tuto esseto be in a position of safety.Rate it:

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iron curtainA barrier made of iron in the theatre, lowered between the stage and the auditorium for safety or to prevent communication.Rate it:

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keep one's hair onTo stay calm; to be patient.Rate it:

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keep one's shirt onTo be more patient or to calm down.Rate it:

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keep your britches on!"Be Patient", "Keep Your Pants ON!", "Don't Get All Excited!"Rate it:

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Keep Your Shirt OnTo remain patient and cool, not to get angry and enraged and to control one’s temperedRate it:

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long goodbyeNickname for Alzheimer's disease, especially for the final phase of the disease, during which the patient suffers a progressive decline of cognitive and motor skills and gradually loses the ability to recognize and to communicate with family and friends; nickname for the relationship between a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease and that person's family or friends.Rate it:

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meatball surgeryA nickname for surgery that is meant to be performed rapidly to stabilize the patient as quickly as possible.Rate it:

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patience is a virtueit is better to be patient than impatientRate it:

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pill in the pocketA medication, usually prescribed by a physician, which the patient is to carry with him or her, and which is to be used only under certain conditions.Rate it:

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saluti suae consulere, prospicereto take measures for one's safety; to look after one's own interests.Rate it:

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suis rebus or sibi consulereto take measures for one's safety; to look after one's own interests.Rate it:

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sweat it outBe patient whilst results develop closer to fruition.Rate it:

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wide berthA considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.Rate it:

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wide berthAdequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability.Rate it:

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you only have two feet, so take one step at a time to get it doneBe patient with your self, don’t get overwhelmed. Sometimes it takes time to get things done.Rate it:

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安全第一safety firstRate it:

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