Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing 2090

Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing
If the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing, then communication within a company, organisation, group, etc, is so bad that people don't know what the others are doing.

strapped for cash 20904

strapped for cash

- to have little or no money available

I am strapped for cash at the moment so I will not be able to go on a holiday.

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Don't let schooling interfere with your education 20903

Don't let schooling interfere with your education.
Mark Twain


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Idiom Definitions for 'Damp squib' 20902

Idiom Definitions for 'Damp squib'

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If something is expected to have a great effect or impact but doesn't, it is a damp squib.

With a run-of-the-mill story line and lackluster performance of the entire star cast, the film proves a damp squib


Civil society groups have warned that the proposed new constitution could turn out to be damp squib

be like watching grass grow (humorous) also be as 20901 interesting as watching grass grow (humorous)

be like watching grass grow (humorous) also be as interesting as watching grass grow (humorous)
if you say that watching an activity is like watching grass grow, you mean that it is very boring To watch somebody fly-fishing is like watching grass grow.

'Recipe for disaster' 20900

'Recipe for disaster'

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A recipe for disaster is a mixture of people and events that could only possibly result in trouble.

see which way the wind is blowing 20899

see which way the wind is blowing
to determine what is the most expedient thing to do under the conditions at hand. We studied the whole situation to see which way the wind was blowing and decided to avoid any conflict at that time. Sam failed to see which way the wind was blowing and got himself caught up in an argument

No skin off my nose 20898

No skin off my nose
If something's no skin off your nose, it doesn't affect or bother you at all

die a natural death 20897

die a natural death
1. Lit. [for someone] to die by disease or old age rather than by violence or foul play. I hope to live to 100 and die a natural death. The police say she didn't die a natural death, and they are investigating.
2. Fig. [for something] to fade away or die down. I expect that all this excitement about the scandal will die a natural death. Most fads die a natural death.

somebody's mask slips 20896

somebody's mask slips
if someone's mask slips, they do something which shows people their real personality, when they have been pretending to be a different, usually nicer, type of person
Usage notes: A mask is something that covers your face to hide it.
His mask had suddenly slipped, and she saw him as the angry and cruel man that he really was

'Hit the right note' 20895

'Hit the right note'

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If you hit the right note, you speak or act in a way that has a positive effect on people.
('Strike the right note' is also used.)

No holds barred 20894

No holds barred
If there are no holds barred, there are no rules of conduct; you can do anything.

language that would fry bacon 20893

language that would fry bacon

Rur. profanity; swearing; curse words. ("Hot" language.) He carried on in language that would fry bacon. I was shocked when I heard that sweet little girl use language that would fry bacon

picky eater 20892

ExamplesAll kids go to a fussy / picky eater phase, but for almost 3 years long????? not likely, please help!!!!?
—Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions
I always tease you in my blog and in my book about being a picky eater and only liking steak and potatoes: do you think that's unfair?
—The Amateur Gourmet
My wife and I held our collective breath hoping that Rasine wouldn't turn out to be a picky eater or stricken with a slew of food allergies.

cocky as the king of spades 20891

cocky as the king of spades
boastful; overly proud. (*Also: as ~.) He'd challenge anyone to a fight. He's as cocky as the king of spades. She strutted in, cocky as the king of spades

bat for the other side 20890

bat for the other side (British humorous)

if someone bats for the other side, they are homosexual (= sexually attracted to people of the same sex) What about you, Justin? Do you think he bats for the other side?

spud 20889

spud (spd)
n.
1. Slang A potato

no sweat 20888

no sweat Slang
Easily done or handled.


no problem

a political football 20887

a political football
a problem that politicians from different parties argue about and try to use in order to get an advantage for themselves We don't want the immigration issue to become a political football.

one's ears are red 20886

one's ears are red
Fig. [for someone's ears] to be red from embarrassment. I'm so embarrassed. Wow, are my ears red! My ears are red! I can't believe I said that.

sixty-four-dollar question 20885

sixty-four-dollar question

Fig. the most important question; the question that everyone wants to know the answer to. Who will win? Now, that is the sixty-four-dollar question. Now for the sixty-four-dollar question. What's the stock market going to do this year?

go hog wild 20884

go hog wild
Rur. to behave wildly. Have a good time at the party, but don't go hog wild. The teacher cannot control a class that is going hog wild.

bumpy/rough ride 20883

bumpy/rough ride
a difficult time Government plans to cut sick pay had a rough ride in the House of Commons. The construction industry is in for a bumpy ride next year

have one's name inscribed in the book of life 20882

have one's name inscribed in the book of life
Euph. to die. He was a beloved father, brother, and friend, and he has his name inscribed in the book of life. By the time she was twenty, her parents, brothers, and sister had all had their names inscribed in the book of life.

dis·com·bob·u·late 20881

dis·com·bob·u·late (dskm-bby-lt)
tr.v. dis·com·bob·u·lat·ed, dis·com·bob·u·lat·ing, dis·com·bob·u·lates
To throw into a state of confusion.

be at peace with the world 20880

be at peace with the world

to be feeling calm and happy because you are satisfied with your life Sitting on the terrace, looking out over the olive groves, she felt at peace with the world.

It is never too late to learn. and You are never too old to learn.20879

It is never too late to learn. and You are never too old to learn.

Prov. You can always learn something new. Alan: Help me make the salad dressing. Jane: But I don't know anything about making salad dressing. Alan: You are never too old to learn. Grandma decided to take a course in using computers. "It's never too late to learn," she said.

Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be 20878 Cary Grant.

Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.
Cary Grant

see the glass (as) half full 20877

see the glass (as) half full
to believe that a situation is more good than bad I'm an optimist - I see the glass as half full and think we'll come through this difficult time OK.
Usage notes: also used in the form the glass is half full (the situation is seen as good or hopeful): To some people, the glass is always half full.

exceed 20876

ex·ceed
tr.v. ex·ceed·ed, ex·ceed·ing, ex·ceeds
1. To extend beyond or outside of: The river exceeded its banks.
2. To be greater than; surpass: "a horror of the spirit that cannot be exceeded at the hour of birth or death" (Robert Louis Stevenson).
3. To go beyond the limits of: exceeded my allowance

whatsoever1 /'hwɑ:tsəʊ'evər / || /ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə(r)/ pronombre (liter): ~ your heart desires todo lo que desees, fuere lo que fuere (liter)20875

whatsoever1 /'hwɑ:tsəʊ'evər / || /ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə(r)/ pronombre (liter): ~ your heart desires todo lo que desees, fuere lo que fuere (liter)
whatsoever2 adverbio: is there any truth in these rumors? — none ~ ¿hay algo de cierto en estos rumores? — nada en absoluto or absolutamente nada

draw up 20874

draw up
1. To compose or write in a set form; write out: draw up a contract; draw up a list.
2. To bring (troops, for example) into order.
3. To bring or come to a halt.
4. To bring (oneself) into an erect posture, often as an expression of dignity or indignation.
5. Chiefly Southern U.S. To shrink when washed. Used of clothes.



draw up a rule redactar una ley

biggest frog in the puddle and biggest toad in the puddle 20873

biggest frog in the puddle and biggest toad in the puddle
Prov. The most important or powerful person in some small, unimportant group. Jill: Elaine seems to be obsessed with becoming class president. Jane: Yes, she really wants to be the biggest frog in the puddle. The people in my office don't care about doing their work; mostly they compete over who will be the biggest toad in the puddle.

have you seen my glasses anywhere by any chances 20872

you dont happen to have seen my glasses anywhere,do you?

whatever happens,you must no go into my office without permission20871

on no account are you to go into my office without permission

yellow-bellied 20870

yellow-bellied (old-fashioned)

a yellow-bellied person is not at all brave You're a load of yellow-bellied fools, too frightened to stand up for what you believe in!

Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering - and it's all over much too soon.20869

Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering - and it's all over much too soon.
Woody Allen

following among 20868

following among

somebody's butt is on the line 20867

somebody's butt is on the line (American & Australian very informal!)
if someone's butt is on the line, they are in a situation where they will be blamed if things go wrong It's my butt on the line if we don't make this delivery today, so get moving guys

reasonable discusion 20866

discusion razonable

belies 20865

be·lie (b-l)
tr.v. be·lied, be·ly·ing, be·lies
1. To give a false representation to; misrepresent: "He spoke roughly in order to belie his air of gentility" (James Joyce).
2. To show to be false; contradict: Their laughter belied their outward grief

go through 20864

go through
1. To examine carefully: went through the students' papers.
2. To experience: We went through hell while working on this project.
3. To perform: I went through the sonata in 30 minutes.

Oblivion Meaning and Definition 20863

Oblivion Meaning and Definition
(n.) The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.
(n.) Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion.

take somebody's mind off something/somebody 20862

take somebody's mind off something/somebody
if an activity takes someone's mind off their problems, it stops them from thinking about them That's the good thing about helping other people - it takes your mind off your own problems

cram for an examination and cram for a test 20861

cram for an examination and cram for a test
Fig. to study very hard for an exam. I have to go cram fora test now. If you would study during the school term, you would not have to cram.

worship 20860

wor·ship (wûrshp)
n.
1.
a. The reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an idol, or a sacred object.
b. The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed.
2. Ardent devotion; adoration.
3. often Worship Chiefly British Used as a form of address for magistrates, mayors, and certain other dignitaries: Your Worship.
v. wor·shiped or wor·shipped, wor·ship·ing or wor·ship·ping, wor·ships
v.tr.
1. To honor and love as a deity.
2. To regard with ardent or adoring esteem or devotion. See Synonyms at revere1.
v.intr.
1. To participate in religious rites of worship.
2. To perform an act of worship.


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lay the groundwork 20859

lay the groundwork
verb
(idiom) To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.

The introductory mathematics courses will lay the groudwork for all your subsequent engineering studies.

the sort of things that happens once in a lifetime 20858

the sort of things that happens once in a lifetime

un·par·al·leled (n-pr-lld)20857

un·par·al·leled (n-pr-lld)
adj.
Without parallel, equal, or match; unequaled.

a place of unparalled beauty

Thick and fast 20856

Thick and fast'

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If things are happening thick and fast, they are happening so fast they seemed to be joined together.

providentially 20855

providentially 1. Of or resulting from divine providence.
2. Happening as if through divine intervention; opportune

I'm reliably informed 20854

I'm reliably informed 1 up, 5 down
buy i'm reliably informed mugs, tshirts and magnets"I'm reliably informed," is a phrase I use on messageboards contained like it is here within speech marks, to denote that what I'm about to say is not the absolute truth, or more likely to be a downright lie.
"I'm reliably informed" that Madonna is about to adopt several more children, as she wishes to re-shoot "The Sound of Music" with herself in the lead role and then she can make it an all family affair.

rule (somebody) with a rod of iron (British, American & Australian) also rule (somebody) with an iron fist/hand (American & Australian)20853

rule (somebody) with a rod of iron (British, American & Australian) also rule (somebody) with an iron fist/hand (American & Australian)
to control a group of people very firmly, having complete power over everything that they do For 17 years she ruled the country with a rod of iron. My uncle rules the family business with an iron hand

stilt·ed 20852

stilt·ed (stltd)
adj.
1. Stiffly or artificially formal; stiff.
2. Architecture Having some vertical length between the impost and the beginning of the curve. Used of an arch.
poco natural

stif‧ling 20851

stif‧ling
1 a room or weather that is stifling is very hot and uncomfortable, so that it seems difficult to breathe: a stifling, crowded train
the stifling heat of the tropics
2 a situation that is stifling stops you from developing your own ideas and character: an emotionally stifling relationship,una relacion enfermiza