Lord it over?

2009-08-07 15:43

To “lord it over” others is to rule like God or a tyrannical king.

Hair shirt?

2009-08-04 14:17

Hairshirt is a shirt made from animal hair or rough cloth,uncomfortable to wear.

Pound for pound

2009-07-31 15:59

The word "pound-for-pound" is a boxing term, meaning taking a fighter's actual weight into account.

Wiggle room

2009-07-28 13:22

wiggle room means small space for maneuver, hence for flexibility and different options.

Machiavellian quality

2009-07-24 14:05

The typical politician will lie to you without batting an eye if he can profit from doing so.

Did him in?

2009-07-21 13:14

To “do someone in” is a slang term for killing someone, or making him fail, tired, etc.

Runner's high

2009-07-17 14:00

Runner’s high refers to the elation experienced by runners, especially while running long distance.

Seismic shift

2009-07-14 13:52

Seismic shift points to BIG, major, complete and often unexpected changes.

Wild card

2009-07-10 13:19

A wild card means someone who is unknown and, especially, unpredictable.

Taking on a life of its own?

2009-07-07 16:40

If an idea starts to “take on a life of its own”, it begins to grow out of control of the original author.

By the book?

2009-07-03 11:09

People who are by the book won’t do anything illegal, immoral or improper.

Same page?

2009-06-30 14:55

For people to be on the same page is, therefore, for them to focus on a common goal.

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