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go from zero to heroTo become very popular after being unpopular.Rate it:

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zero hourThe set time for an action, event, vital decision, or decisive change to take place; the hour at which a planned military operation is scheduledRate it:

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zero outTo cut off funding for.Rate it:

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coca cola zero suar with a hint of vanillaa way to advertise coca cola zero sugar with a hint of vanillaRate it:

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zero in onTo converge on something.Rate it:

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go from zero to heroTo change from negative outcome to positive outcome. To improve one's fortunes significantly.Rate it:

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zero outTo reduce to zero.Rate it:

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zero inTo focus one's aim; to zoom in and center on something.Rate it:

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zero in onTo aim precisely at a target.Rate it:

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zero in onTo concentrate or focus one's attention on at task.Rate it:

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zero in onTo successfully narrow down a search.Rate it:

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il ne manque pas un zéroSe dit d’une réalisation où tout est parfait, où pas un détail, même infime, ne semble améliorable.Rate it:

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zero outTo fill with zeros, replacing any previous contents.Rate it:

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zero rulingTotal freedom without anybody to be call a ruler that will give ordersRate it:

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zero-dayUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see zero,‎ day.Rate it:

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zero-daybenefiting from newly found and yet unpatched or unmitigated flaw in software or hardware; using zero-day vulnerabilityRate it:

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zero-daynewly discovered, and therefore still not fixed and possibly exploited by hackers or other criminalsRate it:

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play with house moneyTo act as if or be in a situation that, no matter the outcome, there is virtually no significant downside or risk; commonly used to refer to using already won funds (gambled money, casino winnings, etc.) to finance an endeavor (or continue to gamble) such that there is no real, perceivable or potential lossRate it:

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worth the riskThe benefit of the success is more valuable than the problems caused by the potential loss.Rate it:

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every silver lining has a cloudEvery good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.Rate it:

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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushIt is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.Rate it:

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there are plenty more fish in the seaThere are many more potential opportunities available.Rate it:

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scientia potentia estKnowledge is Power; with knowledge or education, one's potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.Rate it:

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always a bridesmaid, never a brideSaid of a person who has potential that is never fulfilled.Rate it:

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golden duckThe score of zero runs after getting out on the first ball faced.Rate it:

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Chinaman's chanceNo chance; zero possibility; a high or almost certain risk of death or failure.Rate it:

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at allIndicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero; to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.Rate it:

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busted flushA potential flush which ultimately was not filled.Rate it:

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busted flushAnything which ends up worthless despite great potential.Rate it:

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bystander effectThat someone is less likely to help another if other potential helpers are present than otherwise.Rate it:

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China syndromeA behavior, policy, or situation characteristic of or involving China; an actual or potential catastrophe, especially one involving China.Rate it:

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don't call us, we'll call youA stereotypical request from a hiring organisation to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.Rate it:

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fresh meatA person or group of people who arouse one's interest, either as a new target for deception, humiliation or ridicule, or as a potential love interest or one night stand.Rate it:

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hedge one's betsTo place bets with a third party in order to offset potential losses.Rate it:

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in the runningOf a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.Rate it:

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killTo cause to assume the value zero.Rate it:

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knowledge is powerWith knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of his objectives will certainly increase.Rate it:

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look beyondTo see potential past obvious flaws; to consider something more than something else.Rate it:

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no scoreIn a sporting event, a score of zero to zero.Rate it:

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roll upUsed to call the attention of potential purchasers.Rate it:

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round uponTo turn and attack a potential attackerRate it:

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stalking horseA candidate put forward to serve a hidden, ulterior purpose in a political campaign, such as testing the field for another potential candidate by gauging voter sentiment or covertly helping another candidate by attracting voters away from a third candidate.Rate it:

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stickhandleTo deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.Rate it:

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that's what she saidA joking retort, intended to draw attention to a previous statement which has the potential for a risqué double entendre.Rate it:

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there are plenty of fish in the seaThere are many more potential opportunities available.Rate it:

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tick awayTo count down to zero of something).Rate it:

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tick downTo count the time down to zero.Rate it:

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what me worryAs an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.Rate it:

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what, me worryAs an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.Rate it:

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write offTo reduce an asset's book value to zero.Rate it:

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