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Go to the 'piggy bank'?

2012-08-21 13:49

To keep a piggy bank is to put aside money regularly for a rainy day.

Whistling in the dark?

2012-08-17 11:23

People whistling in the dark are not sure of what they say.

Last laugh?

2012-08-14 10:51

It means final victory after some initial setback, defeat or criticism.

Want to decompress?

2012-08-07 12:25

To decompress is essentially to relax.

IPhone is getting a bit long in the tooth

2012-08-03 13:52

It means someone or something is getting old and, perhaps, obsolete.

No strings attached?

2012-07-31 14:31

It is an American idiom essentially meaning unconditionally.

Well-heeled area?

2012-07-24 13:09

Well-heeled area means rich and well-provided.

Piece of cake?

2012-07-20 10:33

Figuratively speaking a piece of cake stands for an easy task.

Have baggage?

2012-07-17 11:20

Here "baggage" refers to some sort of hurtful past experience.

Don't expect anyone to cut you any slack

2012-07-13 13:27

It means don't expect anyone to make special allowances for you.

An idea whose time has come

2012-07-10 13:14

If it's something or someone whose time has come, they're destined to win.

羊群心理 Herd instinct

2012-07-06 10:39

Like a flock of sheep, thinking by sticking together they will be safe.

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