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Totally out of his depth?

2015-03-20 11:33

Totally out of his depth means he’s not up to the task. He cannot do the job

Snake oil hard sells?

2015-03-17 11:18

The snake oils salesman exaggerates the magic wonders of his goods.

On the slippery slope?

2015-03-13 10:51

On the slippery slope means it's a bad or dangerous idea

Chased by the smart money?

2015-03-10 10:14

The smart money refers to the money from the smart people, wise investors, that is.

Playing hardball?

2015-03-06 11:30

Hardball is another name for the adult male version of baseball.

Walking a tight rope?

2015-03-03 11:13

She finds a lot of conflict between working and bringing up kids at home.

False move?

2015-02-27 11:04

A false move is a move that you did not intend to make.

Win the day?

2015-02-13 11:14

“Win the day” is a set phrase, meaning someone wins in the end.

One-trick pony?

2015-02-10 13:13

Literally, a one-trick pony is a small horse that has just one trick, or skill.

Fall on his face?

2015-02-06 11:28

Fall on the face is a metaphor for making mistakes, often in a dramatic, even embarrassing fashion.

Soul searching

2015-02-03 10:45

Soul-searching means a close examination of one's heart before making a decision.

Proof is in the pudding

2015-01-27 17:29

The full expression is the proof of the pudding is in its eating, an American expression, to be sure, judging from its simplicity.

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