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In their corner?

2010-07-13 13:57

Those who are in our corner are in support of us.

Educated guess?

2010-07-09 15:48

Educated guess is a well-based conclusion with careful thought.

Received opinion?

2010-07-06 15:42

Received opinion is second-hand opinion.

Labor of love?

2010-07-02 10:29

Labor of love means a job (labor) done for free and out of enjoyment (love).

Firing line?

2010-06-29 18:05

"Be in the firing line" means verbal attack from opponents.

Lock horns

2010-06-25 14:26

Locking horns with sb. means having a big, tenacious battle with someone.

Unforced error

2010-06-22 13:23

An unforced error is a mistake you make on your own.

Pot shot?

2010-06-18 11:31

Pot shots means random, inaccurate shots.

Between a rock and a hard place?

2010-06-11 14:05

"Between a rock and a hard place" means you're in a dilemma or in a quandary.

Get real

2010-06-04 13:40

"Get real" means face it, stop hoping for something that is impossible.

Second opinion?

2010-06-01 11:48

Second opinions are another point of view taken to ensure the decisions are right.

Only game in town?

2010-05-28 16:15

"Only game in town" means there's no better choice.

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