Phrasal verbs

somebody , eat your heart out!   ( humorous ) something   that   you   say   which   means   that   you  or  someone   you   know   can  do  something   better   than  a  person   who is  famous   for   doing   that   thing   I'm   taking   singing   lessons.   Celine   Dion,   eat   your   heart   out!

Thump voters love oil and coal. B ecause they're not forward thinking.

Inf.   Speak   frankly.;   Tell   the   truth   no   matter   who   is   criticized   or   how   much   it   hurts.   Come  on  man,   tell  it  like  it  is! Well,   I've   got  to  tell  it  like  it  is. Wow, this just gets worse....Well, you "tell it like it is" Americans who voted for the narcissist...prepare to be screwed royally...

Survivorship bias , or  survival bias , is the  logical error  of concentrating on the people or things that "survived" some process and inadvertently overlooking those that did not because of their lack of visibility. This can lead to false conclusions in several different ways. The survivors may be actual people, as in a medical study, or could be companies or research subjects or applicants for a job, or anything that must make it past some selection process to be considered further.

1 . continue to support or be loyal to (someone), typically during difficult times. "I love him and whatever happens, I'll stick by him" synonyms: be loyal to, be faithful to, be true to, stand by, keep faith with, keep one's promise to "Rodney stuck by me when everyone else bailed out" 2 . another way of saying  stick to  below. I ran on a set of principles, and it doesn’t really matter which party is in charge or who the president is; I’m going to stick by my principles.

  The literal meaning is "at the same time." The figurative meaning used here is "It would make as much sense as what you suggest." It's a shortened way of arguing. "I was born in America as much as they were. Yes, their ancestors were in America earlier than mine were, but so were dinosaurs."

adjective & adverb (of a statement or question) blunt and direct; without explanation or qualification. "this point-blank refusal to discuss the issue" synonyms: bluntly,  directly ,  straight ,  frankly , candidly,  openly , explicitly,unequivocally, unambiguously,  plainly ,  flatly , categorically,  outright  

  ( humorous ) if  someone  or  something  is  described  as  the   best   thing   since   sliced   bread,   people   think   they   are   extremely   good, often   better   than   they   really   are   Portable   phones   are   marketed  as  the   best   thing   since   sliced   bread,   but  to me they're   just   another   expensive   gadget.   The   way  he  goes  on  about   her  -  you'd   think   she   was   the   greatest   thing since   sliced   bread.

If you study reliability as long as we have, you start to notice recurring themes. Those are general principles that cut across pretty much all models and brands, and serve as good advice for anyone in the market for a new vehicle. Here are three key insights.

The English language expression  silver spoon  is synonymous with wealth, especially inherited wealth; someone born into a wealthy family is said to have "been born with a  silver spoon in his mouth ".

The coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note:  the advent of the computer.

a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform. synonyms: collection ,  stock ,  range ,  repertory ,  reserve ,  store ,  repository ,  supply "the three tenors will fashion their repertoire to their audiences" the whole body of items that are regularly performed. "the mainstream concert repertoire" a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses. "his repertoire of threats, stares, and denigratory gestures"

tense, nervous, or irritable. "he became edgy and defensive"

suppress or prevent something, typically in an oppressive or harsh manner. "police  clamped down on  a pro-democracy demonstration" "they promised to clamp down on the drug trafficking in this neighborhood"

(Regarding the change in new version of the Chrome software) I really wish uniformly forcing this change wasn't the solution Chrome went with.

informal in a situation of difficulty, trouble, or disgrace. "he is in hot water for insensitive remarks he made" Stephen K. Bannon, the new Trump campaign chief, is the third top Trump adviser who's landed in hot water during this campaign.

Fig.   undecided   about   something.   (*Typically:   be ~;  sit  ~ .)  Ann  is on  the   fence   about   going  to  Mexico.   I  wouldn't  beon  the   fence.   I'd   love  to  go. We didn't highly recommend Samsung's last Wireless Charging Pad, but we're a bit more on the fence about the newer model. 

tender   loving   care  ‎( uncountable ) (abbreviated as  TLC ) considerate  and  compassionate  care, especially as given by  nurses  when no other treatment is of use Looks like our website needs a little TLC . Thanks for your patience as we work to fix this issue.

keep  somebody  on  their  toes to  force   someone  to  continue   giving   all   their   attention   and   energy  to  what   they   are   doing   He  gave  me a  couple  of extra   things  to do  just  to  keep  me on my  toes.

Unusual

a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need. "transplants are only a stopgap until more sophisticated alternatives can work" It could be that getting some specific location or payment info couldn’t be figured out in time for launch on certain phone/OS combinations, and as a stopgap measure the developers just requested the whole account.

Further proof that Apple doesn't think you own their phones, because as always they're forcing people to do as they say. This is why, despite the pleasing aesthetic I would rather use Android, because if an android phone manufacturer tries to pull something like this I can prevent it by using a custom rom.

Prov.   Each   person   has   the   right   to   make   choices.   A:  Bob   likes   chopped   prunes  on  ice   cream!  B: To  each   his   own.

Brexit should serve as a sign to Americans that people, world over, are justifiably upset with the status quo , so much so that they will vote for terrible solutions like Donald Trump or Brexit.

Here’s a reality check: if you are backpacking in wet conditions—which could entail prolonged rain, dew-soaked grass, melting snow, un-bridged creek crossings, or even just high humidity—your feet are going to get wet.

splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. e.g.  Warning: May Cause Delusions of Grandeur - You will still need to keep your day job and pay your taxes, even though you won't feel like it e.g.  the austere grandeur of mountain scenery

  to   aim   one's   performance   only   toward   a   particular   person,   group,   or   a   particular   taste.   The   comedian   was  playing   only  to  the   juveniles  in  the   audience.   It  was   clear   that   she   was   playing  to  the   people  in  the   cheaper   seats.

something that has happened and cannot be changed I should probably have asked for more money when I was offered the job, but hey, that's water under the bridge now. A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: All that is now just water under the bridge. e.g. Simeone has a no nonsense style and would take no prisoners at Old Trafford - and surely enough water has passed under the bridge since his antics got former Red Devils man David Beckham sent off at the 1998 World Cup.

plural noun:  feats an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength. "the new printing presses were considerable feats of engineering"

An expression used when a person, or yourself, has done somthing extremely stupid and dopey Person 1: Dude, I just hit my head on the door.  Person 2: HERP DERP. Another way of saying duh. Stacey: I ordered the food, it will be here in 10 minutes.  Louise: okay when will it be here?  Stacey:herpderpderpderpdurrrr.

( idiomatic )  The situation becomes  chaotic  or characterized by conflict or rage.  everything becomes crazy, disorganized, chaotic Example Sentences: During the morning rush hour,  all hell broke loose  when there was a car crash on the bridge. If my wife finds out about my girlfriend,  all hell  will  break loose

to   allow   something   bad   to   happen   which   cannot   then   be   stopped Usage   notes:  In  old   Arabian   stories,  a  genie   was  a  magic   spirit   that   would  do  whatever   the   person   who controlled  it  wanted. With   the   Internet,  we  really   let   the   genie   out  of  the   bottle.   People   now   have   unlimited   access  to  all   manner  of material.  ( mainly   American )

ˈlo͝okēˌlo͞o/ noun informal plural noun:  looky-loos a person who, out of curiosity, lingers around the scene of an accident, etc., or strives to get a look into the private property of others, especially celebrities. "the trespassing looky-loos caused her to build a fence around the front yard" a person who seems interested in making a purchase, but whose actual intention is only to browse. "a treat for all the North Shore's looky-loos: the popular Spring Designer Kitchen Tour"

To  destroy ,  invalidate ,  overthrow , or  defeat .   [ quotations ▼ ] The scientific evidence  upended  the popular myth.

*a taste of one's own medicine  and  *a  dose  of  one's   own   medicine Fig.  a  sample  of  the   unpleasantness   that   one   has   been   giving   other   people.   (Typically:   get  ~;  have  ~;  give  someone   ~.)   Now   you   see   how  it  feels  to  have   someone   call   you   names!   You   are   getting  a  taste  of  your   own  medicine!   John,   who  is  often   rude   and   abrupt   with   people,   was   devastated   when   the   teacher   treated   him   rudely. He  doesn't   like   having  a  dose  of  his   own   medicine.

nearby. "keep the manual close at hand"

by (or from) all accounts phrase of  account 1 . according to what one has heard or read. "by all accounts he is a pretty nice guy"

(of words or facts) be fully understood or realized. "Peter read the letter twice before its meaning sank in" (It means you need to think about that and really absorb what it means. "You let the sink in"- It takes time for you to understand and feel what has happened.)

Fig.   in   a   tight   or   difficult   situation;   stuck   on   a   problem.   (*Typically:   be ~;  get   [into]  ~;  find   oneself   ~.)   I'm  in a  bind.  I  owe  a  lot  of  money.   Whenever  I  get   into  a  jam,  I  ask  my  supervisor   for   help.   When   things   get   busy   around   here, we  get  in a  bind.  We  could   use   another   helper.

( transitive )  To  withdraw  or  back-pedal  on a statement or promise;  retract .   [ quotations ▲ ] 2010 , Greg Sargent,  The Plumb Line : Did Obama  walk back  his support of Cordoba House? As you know, the Internets are alive with the claim that Obama has now  walked back  his support of Cordoba House, and I've gotten tons of emails telling me that my earlier praise of the speech is no longer operative. But did he really  walk back  what he said last night?

1. (in a joking way) 2.  anyone that goes againt what you morally believe. hanging out with people who dont believe the same way as you can possibly get you to start acting like them. and it doesnt even have to be religious morals either... it can be things such as not hanging out with other teens that drink because you may be tempted to try it.

flesh  something  out  (with something) Fig.  to  make   something   more   detailed,   bigger,  or  fuller.   This  is  basically  a  good   outline.   Now   you'll   have  to  flesh  it  out.   The   play   was   good,   except   that   the   author   needed  to  flesh   out   the   third   act.  It  was   too   short.

reprimand someone severely. "he chewed me out for being late"

  to   accept   defeat;   to   go   to   extremes   to   indicate   one's   defeat.     So,   because  I  lost   the   contract,  I am  supposed  to  fall  on my  sword  or  something?