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11-15-2018, 10:09 AM
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"Opening Up A Can Of Worms".................
A situation that, once started, is likely to become problematic or have a negative outcome. A situation or subject that is very complicated, difficult or unpleasant to deal with or discuss. |
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11-17-2018, 12:39 AM
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"A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush"............
A sure thing is always better than a "maybe"! |
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11-17-2018, 11:03 AM
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"Rome Wasn't Built In A Day".................
Meaning that it takes a long time to do a task properly, and you should not rush it or expect to do it quickly. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient. |
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11-17-2018, 11:13 AM
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"Testing The Waters"
To informally or casually attempt to gauge the reaction of a potential audience or recipient of something, or to try to get an idea of what something will be like before actually doing it. Try something in order to see if you like it or it is suitable. |
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11-17-2018, 12:43 PM
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11-18-2018, 05:58 AM
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"Off The Wall".............
The phrase off the wall, meaning wild, crazy, or eccentric. Strange, wacky, or unusual. Odd,,, silly.... |
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11-20-2018, 02:08 AM
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"When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade"...........
To make lemonade out of lemons is to take something that is not so great and turn it into something good. To take a situation that is negative and turn it into a positive. |
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12-01-2018, 10:36 AM
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"Variety Is The Spice Of Life"...................
Having many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, and worthwhile. You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting. |
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12-01-2018, 10:47 AM
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12-01-2018, 11:07 AM
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"Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket"................
Not to invest, devote, or commit all of one's energy or resources into a single venture, opportunity, or goal, generally at the risk of losing everything in the event that that thing fails. Not to make everything dependent on only one thing; to place all one's resources in one place, account, etc. |
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