Idioms

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a back-of-the-envelope calculation

A back-of-the-envelope calculation is a quick and informal mathematical computation. This type of calculation is used as an estimate to arrive at a ballpark figure when needed quickly.

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to have a leg up

To have an advantage over others.
The company has a leg up on the competition thanks to the recent publicity.

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drama queen

A person who often has exaggerated or overly emotional reactions to events or situations.

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to blow the budget

The act of spending too much time or money on a single project.

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get one's foot in the door

To make the first step toward a goal by gaining entry into an organization, a career, etc.
He took a job as a secretary to get his foot in the door.

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go out on a limb

If someone goes out on a limb, they do something they strongly believe in even though it is risky or extreme, and is likely to fail or be criticized by other.
He's going out on a limb in criticizing her own party leadership.

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in someone's hands

It means that you have responsibility for something. You are in charge of something.
The organization for Stephan's party is in your hands.

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a snowball's chance in hell

It has absolutely no chance at all of happening, it is just impossible.

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I'm cooked

It means that you're done for, exhausted, or just generally struggling.

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Don't build your house on someone else's land

When you build the house, it will be owned by whoever owns the land on which it is built.

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get your head down

To direct all your efforts into the particular task you are involved in.
I'm going to get my head down and try and finish this report before I go home today.

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blue collar worker

The blue collar worker definition indicates that these workers perform primarily manual labor.

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keys to the kingdom

Possessing the “keys to the kingdom” implies having significant influence over these aspects.

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on the bright side

Look on the bright side - no one died.

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get the axe

“Get the axe” generally refers to being fired or experiencing an abrupt end to something.
The underperforming player is likely to get the axe from the team.

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food for thought

Something worth thinking seriously about.

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being edgy

Being edgy means looking at everything a little differently, doing your own thing, and being okay with the fact that it may not fit the world's idea of what you should be doing with your life.

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On the flip side

Looking at a different or opposite aspect, possibility, or result (associated with something).

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fruits of your labor

Results of your hard work.

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(straight) from the horse's mouth

If you hear something (straight) from the horse's mouth, you hear it from the person who has direct personal knowledge of it.