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Fair shake

2010-02-12 11:20

"Fair shake" means an equal opportunity or treatment for each and all.

Let the chips fall

2010-02-09 12:59

To allow chips to fall where they may is not to be distracted by trivial details.

Divine ambrosia

2010-02-05 14:18

"Ambrosia" refers to the food of gods that could make mortals immortal.

At a premium

2010-02-02 11:10

Anything "at a premium" is in short supply or is more valuable/expensive than usual.

Achilles heel

2010-01-29 13:18

Achilles heel means fatal weak point.

Overplay his hand?

2010-01-27 08:33

"Overplay one's hand" means being overconfident or overoptimistic.

Student of the game

2010-01-22 15:11

“Student of the game”, meaning someone who has a keen interest in something.

Rock bottom?

2010-01-19 14:27

Rock bottom means the lowest point possible.

On the ropes?

2010-01-15 14:08

On the ropes means being put into a disadvantaged, defenseless, helpless position.

Knock-on effect

2010-01-12 13:52

The knock-on effect refers to situations where one event leads to another.

Learn the ropes?

2010-01-08 14:27

Learn the ropes means to learn the basic skills of a particular trade or job.

Cannot have too many?

2010-01-05 13:17

"Cannot have too many" means you cannot have enough of something.

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