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Garden leave

It is from this gardening culture that the term “garden leave” sprang into existence. 2010-08-11 17:15

Game changer?

Game changer completely changes the way a situation develops. 2010-08-06 11:32

Put yourself in their shoes

Put yourself in one's shoes means imagine yourself to be in one's position. 2010-08-03 14:42

Between jobs?

Between jobs is a well-known euphemism for unemployment. 2010-07-30 15:14

Public domain?

Things in the public domain don't belong to any private person or government. 2010-07-27 14:22

Tempest in a teapot?

"Tempest in a teapot" means something has been exaggerated out of proportion. 2010-07-23 11:39

Best foot forward?

Putting your best foot forward means for you to do sth. with purpose and gusto. 2010-07-20 11:02

Punching bag?

Punching bag is the target for criticism. 2010-07-16 14:51

In their corner?

Those who are in our corner are in support of us. 2010-07-13 13:57

Educated guess?

Educated guess is a well-based conclusion with careful thought. 2010-07-09 15:48

Received opinion?

Received opinion is second-hand opinion. 2010-07-06 15:42

Labor of love?

Labor of love means a job (labor) done for free and out of enjoyment (love). 2010-07-02 10:29

Firing line?

"Be in the firing line" means verbal attack from opponents. 2010-06-29 18:05

Lock horns

Locking horns with sb. means having a big, tenacious battle with someone. 2010-06-25 14:26

Unforced error

An unforced error is a mistake you make on your own. 2010-06-22 13:23

Pot shot?

Pot shots means random, inaccurate shots. 2010-06-18 11:31

Between a rock and a hard place?

"Between a rock and a hard place" means you're in a dilemma or in a quandary. 2010-06-11 14:05

Get real

"Get real" means face it, stop hoping for something that is impossible. 2010-06-04 13:40

Second opinion?

Second opinions are another point of view taken to ensure the decisions are right. 2010-06-01 11:48

Only game in town?

"Only game in town" means there's no better choice. 2010-05-28 16:15

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