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hidden in plain sightSeemingly hidden, but actually not hidden and easy to find.Rate it:

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sight unseenNot having seen the object beforehand.Rate it:

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catch sight ofto see for a brief period; to get a glimpse ofRate it:

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out of sight, out of mindWhen something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.Rate it:

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Sight for Sore EyesA pleasant and good surprise, an unexpected thing that can relieve you of your troubleRate it:

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Out of Sight, Out of MindYou forget people that are no longer visible, if you don’t see someone for a while, you tend to forgetRate it:

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rich a sight!Extremely Sweet, concentrated goodness.Rate it:

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sight to beholdSomething amazing or spectacularRate it:

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heave in sightTo appear at a distance, to emerge in the field of vision.Rate it:

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hide in plain sightTo be unnoticeable, by staying visible in a setting that masks presence.Rate it:

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in plain sightvery easy to see or notice especially when it is supposed to be hiddenRate it:

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lose sight ofTo fail to remember; to overlook or neglect.Rate it:

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lose sight ofTo be no longer able to see.Rate it:

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love at first sightan instantaneous attractionRate it:

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not a pretty sightSomething disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration.Rate it:

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not a pretty sightSomething visually unappealing, ranging from mildly unattractive to utterly disgusting in appearance.Rate it:

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on sightImmediately when sighted.Rate it:

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out of sightThe notice was out of sight behind the door.Rate it:

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out of sightHow was the party? Out of sight, man!.Rate it:

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out of sightSuperb, excellent.Rate it:

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out of sightNot accessible to view.Rate it:

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out of sightIn hiding.Rate it:

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out of sightYou better stay out of sight for a few days.Rate it:

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second sightclairvoyanceRate it:

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sight for sore eyesA pleasing sight, something that is beautiful to look at.Rate it:

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sight inTo align the sights of a firearm.Rate it:

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ride the short busTo have a need for a special education program, as because learning disabled.Rate it:

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short end of the stickA situation, opportunity, or outcome which is less favorable than situations, opportunities, or outcomes experienced by or available to others.Rate it:

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the long and short of itThe gist; the essence or substance; the most important or salient features; said of a summary or digest.Rate it:

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a day late and a dollar shortAction that was taken too late and too feeble to be of any use.Rate it:

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come shortFail to meet (expectations or standards)Rate it:

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one brick short of a full loadNot mentally sound; insane.Rate it:

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short and sweetA direct and brief communication.Rate it:

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short-sheetTo play a prank by folding someone's bed sheets to make the space for lying in the bed unusably short.Rate it:

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a few sandwiches short of a picnicExhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.Rate it:

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a short drop and a sudden stopA fall to one's death by hanging.Rate it:

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have someone by the short and curliesto exercise total control over someone.Rate it:

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a day late and a dollar shortCome into the picture minus some necessary fundamental factors or entities.Rate it:

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down to the short strokesIn the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.Rate it:

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always late and a penny shortSomeone who is late with a birthday or anniversary wishRate it:

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a few bulbs short of a chandelierDim-witted, not too bright. The "of" is included optionally.Rate it:

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a pig might have a long tale but its tail is always short!A hypocrite always keeps giving excuses & making stories, but his/her supporter & power base are always short! So, if anyone earnestly try to get rid of that hypocrite's tyranny and torcher, that is very much feasible as history supports that hypocrites never win!Rate it:

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Appendix:Snowclones/few X short of a Ystrange; insane; dementedRate it:

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cut shortMake shorter by cutting.Rate it:

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cut shortInterrupt and curtail before the planned end time.Rate it:

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draw the short strawTo select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.Rate it:

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fall shortTo be less satisfactory than expected; to be inadequate or insufficient.Rate it:

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few sandwiches short of a picnicExhibiting disquiet or unsoundness of mind; not sane; mad.Rate it:

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have someone by the short hairsTo have someone in a difficult situation in which he or she is without alternatives and can be controlled.Rate it:

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in shortbrieflyRate it:

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