Throwing them a bone?

2013-08-06 14:29

In other words, the bone is a consolation but perhaps little consolation after all, when all is said and done.

Thick and thin?

2013-07-30 10:47

Thick and thin are opposites. In terms of friendship, it points to the highs and lows of their relationship.

Smoking gun evidence?

2013-07-26 10:50

Zimmerman initially walked away for free. But a year later he was brought to trial for second-degree murder.

A case of arrested development

2013-07-23 11:05

Arrested development describes the situation where youngsters have stopped or slowed down in physical growth.

A low-key affair?

2013-07-19 11:07

In other words, the occasion came and went without making a lot of noise.

Polite society?

2013-07-16 11:22

These days, as society at large becomes more mobile – not noble – and diversified, polite society is more inclusive.

Striking distance?

2013-07-12 10:40

Here striking distance means simply a short distance, a distance so short it’s as if the sea is within reach.

Burden of proof?

2013-07-09 10:46

To paraphrase, people who put out a theory have to prove that theory to be true scientifically.

Not in her league?

2013-07-05 10:46

It’s only a guess, but this does sound like a guy who fancies a woman but keeps wondering whether she’s out of his reach.

Last word?

2013-07-02 10:57

Well, at any rate let’s talk about Chinese parents, whom we all know a great deal about.

Political horse trading

2013-06-28 10:45

“Horse trading” is a metaphor. Here, it may refer to any political wheeling and dealing, using cunning and tricks to get the best deal one can get.

Joined at the hip?

2013-06-25 10:49

This means there’s an intricate correlation between the performance of the stock market and that of the job market.

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