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Shooting for the stars

To shoot for the stars means to aim high, have big goals, dream big dreams. 2010-05-25 09:59

Take the bull by the horns

Take the bull by the horns means tackling a problem head-on, directly. 2010-05-21 12:52

Catch phrase

A catch phrase is a phrase that sounds attractive and is easy to remember. 2010-05-18 13:21

Sore loser

The sore loser is a person who does not take defeat well. 2010-05-14 11:47

Never look a gift horse in the mouth

Never look a gift horse in the mouth lest you be accused of being ungrateful. 2010-04-30 13:28

Turf war

Turf war means a fight over territory or sphere of influence. 2010-04-27 14:22

Private citizen?

Private citizen is one who does not hold an official or public position. 2010-04-23 14:09

Heads up?

"Heads up" is a warning or alert given in advance on something you don't know of. 2010-04-20 13:44

In the same league?

"In the same league" means sharing the same qualities others have. 2010-04-16 13:19

Slow season

Slow season means not much has been happening. 2010-04-13 14:38

Due diligence at Portsmouth

Due diligence means the proper effort and care one is obligated to pay. 2010-04-09 13:02

Textbook example

A textbook example refers to a typical case or situation. 2010-04-06 11:12

Fish story

Fish story is a story that sounds untrue. 2010-04-02 15:11

Moral victory

Moral victory refers to a good lesson or experience gained from an apparent defeat. 2010-03-30 14:29

Pipe dream

A pipe dream is a fantastic notion or vain hope. 2010-03-26 10:41

Stock response

A stock response is a routine response to a typical question. 2010-03-23 13:39

United States in hock

"In hock" means in debt or being indebted to someone. 2010-03-19 13:44

Pedestrian effort

Making a pedestrian effort means to acheive goal without working too hard. 2010-03-16 11:55

Lean but mean

"Lean and mean" is an American idiom that means fit and efficient. 2010-03-12 11:52

Loose cannon

A loose cannon is often used to refer to a person who is unpredictable. 2010-03-09 13:52

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