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agendas.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16455" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a brand new me"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-lotta-baloney_16747">a 'lotta baloney'</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-lotta-baloney_16747">Depression Expression judging a statement, assertion or a description as being much similar as slices of 'bologna':</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16747" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a 'lotta baloney'"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bad-carpenter-blames-his-tools_10618">a bad carpenter blames his tools</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bad-carpenter-blames-his-tools_10618">Alternative form of a bad workman always blames his tools.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10618" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bad carpenter blames his tools"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bad-penny-always-comes-back_10619">a bad penny always comes back</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bad-penny-always-comes-back_10619">Alternative form of a bad penny always turns up.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10619" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bad penny always comes back"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bad-penny-always-turns-up_10620">a bad penny always turns up</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bad-penny-always-turns-up_10620">A person or thing which is unpleasant, dishonorable, or unwanted tends to appear (or reappear), especially at inopportune times.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10620" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bad penny always turns up"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bad-workman-always-blames-his-tools_8465">a bad workman always blames his tools</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bad-workman-always-blames-his-tools_8465">It is not the tools we use which make us good, but rather how we employ them.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="8465" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bad workman always blames his tools"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bean-counter_16633">a bean counter</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bean-counter_16633">An accountant; Someone who keeps track of minute details. One whom counts trivialities and overlooks the major items of the moment.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16633" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bean counter"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bed-of-nails_63278">a bed of nails</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bed-of-nails_63278">a problematic, difficult, or uncomfortable situation or circumstance; anything painful, challenging, or unpleasant</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="63278" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bed of nails"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-big-blow-hard_16458">a big blow hard</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-big-blow-hard_16458">One whom exaggerates, over emphasizes personal prowess and accomplishments.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16458" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a big blow hard"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bird-in-the-hand-is-worth-two-in-the-bush_8466">a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bird-in-the-hand-is-worth-two-in-the-bush_8466">It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="8466" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bird-may-love-a-fish-but-where-will-they-build-their-home_64244">a bird may love a fish, but where will they build their home?</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bird-may-love-a-fish-but-where-will-they-build-their-home_64244">It's too hard to make a relationship work when two people are so vastly different. Similar variations end by saying "...where will they build their nest?" and "...where will they build their home together?"</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="64244" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bird may love a fish, but where will they build their home?"><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bird-of-illomen_62361">a bird of ill-omen</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bird-of-illomen_62361">Someone who is always delivering bad news, or bringing bad luck.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62361" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bird of ill-omen"><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bird-of-passage_62334">a bird of passage</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bird-of-passage_62334">Someone who never stays long in one place; a wanderer, like a swallow which migrates according to season.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62334" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bird of passage"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bit-iffy_16686">a bit iffy</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bit-iffy_16686">To experience concern, reflect nervousness, have misgivings, expect possible dire results.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16686" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bit iffy"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bit-much_1839">a bit much</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bit-much_1839">More than is reasonable.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="1839" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bit much"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-blank-check_64489">a blank check</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-blank-check_64489">Literally, a cheque presented to someone with the amount left blank, so that it can be written out for the desired total.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="64489" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a blank check"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bleeding-heart_16411">a bleeding heart</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bleeding-heart_16411">A bleeding hearts represents an individual whom forgives readily, overlooks irrationality, readily overlooks whiners.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16411" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bleeding heart"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-blessing-and-a-curse_19435">a blessing and a curse</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-blessing-and-a-curse_19435">Something that is both a benefit and a burden, or that may seem initially beneficial but also brings unforeseen negative consequences</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="19435" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a blessing and a curse"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-blind-squirrel-finds-a-nut_62969">a blind squirrel finds a nut</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-blind-squirrel-finds-a-nut_62969">Everyone gets lucky</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62969" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a blind squirrel finds a nut"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-boon-and-a-bane_19436">a boon and a bane</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-boon-and-a-bane_19436">Something that is both a benefit and an affliction.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="19436" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a boon and a bane"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-boon-or-a-bane_19437">a boon or a bane</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-boon-or-a-bane_19437">Something that can be either a benefit or an affliction.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="19437" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a boon or a bane"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-breeze_62411">a breeze</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-breeze_62411">something that's really easy and simple.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62411" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a breeze"><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bridge-too-far_25171">a bridge too far</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bridge-too-far_25171">A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="25171" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bridge too far"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-bright-future_16329">a bright future</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-bright-future_16329">An uplifting, reassuring, self fulfilling, confident outlook relative to a major change, opportunity, circumstance, windfall, inheritance, promotion which provides all elemental criteria for a bright future.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16329" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a bright future"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-camel-is-a-horse-designed-by-a-committee_8467">a camel is a horse designed by a committee</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-camel-is-a-horse-designed-by-a-committee_8467">An expression critical of committees</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="8467" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a camel is a horse designed by a committee"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-camel-is-a-horse-made-by-a-committee_10621">a camel is a horse made by a committee</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-camel-is-a-horse-made-by-a-committee_10621">Alternative form of a camel is a horse designed by a committee.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10621" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a camel is a horse made by a committee"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-carpetbagger_62338">a carpet-bagger</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-carpetbagger_62338">A candidate for election who has no roots or interest in the constituency he wishes to represent. The original meaning was a Unionist financier or adventurer who exploited the cheap labour in the American South after the Civil War. The carpet bags carried by these adventurers were made of carpet material.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62338" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a carpet-bagger"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cat-can-look-at-a-king_8468">a cat can look at a king</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cat-can-look-at-a-king_8468">Alternative form of a cat may look at a king.1982, A J Ayer, </a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="8468" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cat can look at a king"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cat-in-gloves-catches-no-mice_10622">a cat in gloves catches no mice</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cat-in-gloves-catches-no-mice_10622">One cannot get what one wants by being cautious, one must use aggression to get it.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10622" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cat in gloves catches no mice"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cat-may-look-at-a-king_8406">a cat may look at a king</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cat-may-look-at-a-king_8406">Even a purported inferior has certain abilities, even in the presence of a purported superior</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="8406" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cat may look at a king"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cauliflower-ear_62292">a cauliflower ear</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cauliflower-ear_62292">An ear that has been permanently swollen and disfigured as a result of being repeatedly struck. Often a feature of a veteran boxer or rugby player.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62292" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cauliflower ear"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-chain-is-only-as-strong-as-its-weakest-link_8469">a chain is only as strong as its weakest link</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-chain-is-only-as-strong-as-its-weakest-link_8469">An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="8469" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a chain is only as strong as its weakest link"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-chip-on-your-shoulder_62544">a chip on your shoulder</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-chip-on-your-shoulder_62544">Being angry about something that happened in the past; holding a grudge.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62544" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a chip on your shoulder"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-closed-mouth-gathers-no-feet_8470">a closed mouth gathers no feet</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-closed-mouth-gathers-no-feet_8470">One who does not speak can be certain he won't say anything embarrassing.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="8470" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a closed mouth gathers no feet"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cloud-of-uncertainty_10223">a cloud of uncertainty</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cloud-of-uncertainty_10223">Suspicion as to the reliability, dependability, or trustworthiness. Usually a doubt surfacing as a result of ominous circumstances.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10223" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cloud of uncertainty"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-codpiece-for-the-something-or-someone_62483">a codpiece for the something or someone</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-codpiece-for-the-something-or-someone_62483">an exaggerated show of protecting the little bits while ignoring the whole.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62483" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a codpiece for the something or someone"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cold-day-in-hell_1840">a cold day in hell</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cold-day-in-hell_1840">An event that will never happen.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="1840" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cold day in hell"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cold-day-in-july_10795">a cold day in July</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cold-day-in-july_10795">The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10795" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cold day in July"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-conniption-fit_64147">a conniption fit</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-conniption-fit_64147">Attack of hysteria.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="64147" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a conniption fit"><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cut-above_1841">a cut above</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cut-above_1841">Superior to; of a higher quality than.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="1841" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cut above"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cut-below_1842">a cut below</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cut-below_1842">Inferior to; of a lower quality than.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="1842" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cut below"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-cut-dog-aint-got-no-pups_62946">a cut dog ain't got no pups.</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-cut-dog-aint-got-no-pups_62946">It goes without saying that a fixed dog can't father any puppies.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="62946" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a cut dog ain't got no pups."><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-dark-horse_10038">a dark horse</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-dark-horse_10038">Having Nothing To Do With The Color Of A Fantasy Horse, Rather An Expression Of A Winner, A Success Story, A Triumph Suddenly Developing, Revealing Itself All In A Positive Manner:</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="10038" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a dark horse"><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-day-late-and-a-dollar-short_1843">a day late and a dollar short</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-day-late-and-a-dollar-short_1843">Action that was taken too late and too feeble to be of any use.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="1843" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a day late and a dollar short"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-day-late-and-a-dollar-short_16576">a day late and a dollar short</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-day-late-and-a-dollar-short_16576">Come into the picture minus some necessary fundamental factors or entities.</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="16576" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a day late and a dollar short"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span><span class="se"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a href="/phrase/a-devilmaycare-attitude_63917">a devil-may-care attitude</a></strong></td><td class="tal qx"><a href="/phrase/a-devilmaycare-attitude_63917">To act without fear or worry for the future; casual, relaxed and nonchalant; happy-go-lucky attitude; sometimes considered reckless</a></td><td class="tal vam rt nowrap"><span class="rank-phrase-prefix">Rate it:</span><br><span class="sc rate-stars" title="rate it" data-pid="63917" data-lang="EN" data-phrase="a devil-may-care attitude"><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span><span class="sf"></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tal qx"><strong><a 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