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by a long shot

[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. - Used to add emphasis. * /Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

send to the minors

[send to the minors] {v. phr.} To dismiss someone; tell them off; terminate a relationship. - A baseball term. * /"What did you do to your girlfriend?" Ernie asked Bert, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

one for the books

[one for the books] {n, phr.}, {informal} Very unusual; a remarkable something. * /The newspaper reporter fumed in a story that was one for the books./ * /Their trip through […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

close the books

[close the books] {v. phr.} To stop taking orders; end a bookkeeping period. * /The tickets were all sold, so the manager said to close the books./ * /The department […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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DIY

[DIY] "Do it yourself"

line of scrimmage

[line of scrimmage] {n. phr.} An imaginary line on a football field parallel to the goal lines where each play except the […]

rat race

[rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderly rush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that […]

Mae West

(1892-1980), The Wit and Wisdom of Mae West, edited by Joseph Wintraub He who hesitates is last.

early bird catches the worm

[early bird catches the worm] or [early bird gets the worm] A person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of […]

tie in

[tie in] {v.} To connect with something else; make a connection for. - Often used with "with". * /The teacher tied in what […]