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Safe and sound?

2012-07-03 13:49

Both "sound" and "fast" suggest the the thoroughness that's in there.

Damon and Pithiest

2012-06-29 14:02

Damon and Pythias has been a symbol of trust and friendship.

Pulling her leg?

2012-06-26 15:10

To pull one’s leg, you see, is to play a practical joke on someone.

A no-brainer?

2012-06-19 13:53

A no-brainer often refers to a problem that takes no brains to solve.

Ahead of the curve?

2012-06-15 15:50

Ahead or above the curve means better than average.

Technically speaking?

2012-06-12 16:22

Technically speaking is usually interchangeable with strictly speaking.

Do you second-guess?

2012-06-08 13:39

The more you second-guess, the less you may know what to do.

Manufacturing hits brick wall

2012-06-05 13:38

It means that manufacturing is stagnating, not making any progress.

Get it out of your system

2012-06-01 14:25

It means you get rid of something once and for all.

All comers?

2012-05-29 13:15

All comers refer to all participants in a contest or competition.

Victory lap?

2012-05-25 13:44

To say you don't deserve a victory lap means you haven't done anything yet.

Deer in headlights?

2012-05-22 14:11

It means someone is unable to make a move due to shock, confusion or fear.

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