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Education as a crutch

Crutch refers to something that is used as a tool for short-term gains. 2012-11-02 10:35

Winner-take-all politics?

It is a type of politics that heavily rewards winners, giving little to losers. 2012-10-30 15:47

Man of the world

A man of the world is practical and pragmatic, not naively idealistic. 2012-10-26 13:18

Romney sticking to his guns

Romney is deemed courageous for sticking to his position in face of criticism. 2012-10-23 10:37

Cut from the same cloth?

The phrase “cut from the same cloth” here means that he and his father share a lot of similarities. 2012-10-19 09:58

That particular bridge?

If you "buy that bridge", you're gullible, easy to believe. 2012-10-16 11:43

Informed decision?

An informed decision is a decision based on information – facts. 2012-10-09 13:42

That said?

“That said” is kind of short for “THAT being SAID”, or “with THAT being SAID” or “after THAT is SAID”. 2012-09-25 14:03

Straws in the wind?

If you toss straws in the wind, they’ll blow away – wherever the wind takes them. 2012-09-21 13:41

If not this year, then next

The sun never shirks, therefore flowers bloom every spring. 2012-09-18 11:13

Off and on?

On and off relationship means it's sometimes heated, sometimes cool. 2012-09-14 09:41

Off the table?

Bob changes his mind and decides to take the offer after all, but Alex refuses to extend the offer a second time. It is off the table. 2012-09-11 13:13

Moral fiber

Moral fiber means a strong sense of right and wrong. 2012-09-07 10:53

Always on the outside looking in?

It means being left out of what is called the inner circle. 2012-09-04 11:25

Rubbing it in

It means saying or doing something that makes people feel worse. 2012-08-28 13:21

Proven track record?

Track record is a cliché meaning one's past experiences. 2012-08-24 13:54

Go to the 'piggy bank'?

To keep a piggy bank is to put aside money regularly for a rainy day. 2012-08-21 13:49

Whistling in the dark?

People whistling in the dark are not sure of what they say. 2012-08-17 11:23

Last laugh?

It means final victory after some initial setback, defeat or criticism. 2012-08-14 10:51

Want to decompress?

To decompress is essentially to relax. 2012-08-07 12:25

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