Phrasal verbs

More than that, though,  MythBusters  revealed something striking: a national hunger for data-driven authority, and the methodology that delivers it.   One of the great things about the show has been its transparency about method. At least outwardly, and within the limits of a reality-TV show, the experiments carried out by Savage and Hyneman were pretty transparent and fairly rigorous. 

informal a campaign directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views. e.g. Some Republicans in the House admitted, it is nothing but a partisan witch hunt and a waste of resources.  Ref:  For Republicans, Benghazi, it seems, will always be about a Democratic president's failures and his politically ambitious secretary of state.   Bonus:  The year is 2032 - Benghazi Committee calls former President Hillary Clinton to testfiy for the 463rd time. Trey Gowdy, Jr presides. Freedumb Caucus expects indictment. Following the Committee meeting, the House votes for the 1,569 time to repeal Obamacare.

Suggested retail price of a product, determined in such a way as to compete with prices of other products. A product may be introduced with a specific price point, but that price may be altered depending on current demand and competition. E.g. At price point of $xxx

E.g. Fix the pain point

  Handouts ,  freebies , or  giveaways , such as those handed out at  conventions .

to   jerk   something   out   [of   some   place].   Liz   whipped  a  pencil   out  of  her   pocket.   She   whipped   out  a  pencil and   signed   the   contract. e.g. whip out a credit card

an expression used to emphasize that you will ALWAYS choose this over that.  e.g.   I’ll take fruit flies, which are  easy to get rid of , over mice any day, though.

used  for  saying  that you find something very  shocking  or  surprising A  child   divorcing  his  parents ? Now I’ve  seen  it all!

A feeling of confusion, when you don't know what to think about a person. I can't stand his way of love,  He makes my headspin.  Note: Not head spin. e.g. Well, Huckabee's really on a roll tonight? lol Guess those real issues facing our country gave him a head spin.  Ref: Huffpost

e.g. Google is very good about not crucifying people for mistakes. Increases transparency, and people's willingness to admit when they screw up. An engineer caused all of Google to go down, but then received a bonus for his handling of the recovery. Ref:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/student-sanmay-ved-buys-google-dot-com_561bc96de4b0dbb8000f2c5a?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

e.g.  I've worked hard over the years to make sure that when I get mad, I get over it quickly and never lose control of myself.

Fig.   to   have   things   in   the   wrong   order;   to   have   things   confused   and   mixed   up.   (Also   with   have.)   You're   eating your   dessert   first!   You've   put   the   cart   before   the   horse.   John   has   the   cart   before   the   horse  in  most  of  his projects.

a venture or guess that has only the slightest chance of succeeding or being accurate. "it's a long shot, but well worth trying" synonyms: gamble ,  venture ,  speculation ,  risk ,  chance , outside chance "it's a long shot, but you could win big"

Once you believe something untrue, it's very easy to keep rationalizing that belief. It's very easy to dismiss your critics as shortsighted. And when you're constantly attacked, it's natural to make your resilience part of your identity, to become even more committed to maintaining it.

like waiting something to finish or doing like if you didn't do something teacher: blah blah blah blah booring blah ...  you: *roll eyes* (when is this going to finish?)  or  she: who painted my face while i was sleeping?!  you: *roll eyes*