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Context, in and out

2010-08-24 12:40

Context is the situation that are related to something you are talking about.

A means to an end?

2010-08-20 12:43

A means to an end is something that you do only to achieve a certain result.

Threatened, endangered, extinct

2010-08-17 10:04

A threatened species and an endangered one are the same.

Have a leg up?

2010-08-13 17:11

To have a leg up is to have an advantage.

Garden leave

2010-08-11 17:15

It is from this gardening culture that the term “garden leave” sprang into existence.

Game changer?

2010-08-06 11:32

Game changer completely changes the way a situation develops.

Put yourself in their shoes

2010-08-03 14:42

Put yourself in one's shoes means imagine yourself to be in one's position.

Between jobs?

2010-07-30 15:14

Between jobs is a well-known euphemism for unemployment.

Public domain?

2010-07-27 14:22

Things in the public domain don't belong to any private person or government.

Tempest in a teapot?

2010-07-23 11:39

"Tempest in a teapot" means something has been exaggerated out of proportion.

Best foot forward?

2010-07-20 11:02

Putting your best foot forward means for you to do sth. with purpose and gusto.

Punching bag?

2010-07-16 14:51

Punching bag is the target for criticism.

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