Tip his hand?

2017-08-08 13:56

To accidentally tip one's hand is to unintentionally reveal one's plan or strategy, intention.

The dark ages?

2017-08-04 13:14

The dark ages refer to the middle ages of Europe, roughly between the 5th century and the 15th century.

Softball question?

2017-08-01 10:06

If it is a softball question, then it is one that is easy to answer.

A sporting chance

2017-07-28 11:11

A sporting chance is a real and authentic chance at competing and hopefully winning.

White noise?

2017-07-25 11:03

White noise is a collection of sounds at different frequencies coming at us all together at once.

Signature move?

2017-07-21 11:30

When you see his signature move, you know it's his and his alone.

Never done anything by halves?

2017-07-18 11:03

If someone does things by halves, then they do them half-heartedly.

Rough and ready?

2017-07-14 11:17

They may be unrefined and uneducated, but they are hospitable and are always ready to help.

True colors?

2017-07-11 11:37

One's true colors stand for their true character or nature.

Gut punch?

2017-07-07 11:16

Any attack that is strong and impactful can be likened to a gut punch.

Emotional intelligence?

2017-07-04 11:05

Emotional intelligence refers to the intelligence to understand and manage emotions, your own emotions and those of others.

Full of holes?

2017-06-30 10:40

A story that is full of holes is full of flaws and therefore not believable.

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