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IPhone is getting a bit long in the tooth

It means someone or something is getting old and, perhaps, obsolete. 2012-08-03 13:52

No strings attached?

It is an American idiom essentially meaning unconditionally. 2012-07-31 14:31

Well-heeled area?

Well-heeled area means rich and well-provided. 2012-07-24 13:09

Piece of cake?

Figuratively speaking a piece of cake stands for an easy task. 2012-07-20 10:33

Have baggage?

Here "baggage" refers to some sort of hurtful past experience. 2012-07-17 11:20

Don't expect anyone to cut you any slack

It means don't expect anyone to make special allowances for you. 2012-07-13 13:27

An idea whose time has come

If it's something or someone whose time has come, they're destined to win. 2012-07-10 13:14

羊群心理 Herd instinct

Like a flock of sheep, thinking by sticking together they will be safe. 2012-07-06 10:39

Safe and sound?

Both "sound" and "fast" suggest the the thoroughness that's in there. 2012-07-03 13:49

Damon and Pithiest

Damon and Pythias has been a symbol of trust and friendship. 2012-06-29 14:02

Pulling her leg?

To pull one’s leg, you see, is to play a practical joke on someone. 2012-06-26 15:10

A no-brainer?

A no-brainer often refers to a problem that takes no brains to solve. 2012-06-19 13:53

Ahead of the curve?

Ahead or above the curve means better than average. 2012-06-15 15:50

Technically speaking?

Technically speaking is usually interchangeable with strictly speaking. 2012-06-12 16:22

Do you second-guess?

The more you second-guess, the less you may know what to do. 2012-06-08 13:39

Manufacturing hits brick wall

It means that manufacturing is stagnating, not making any progress. 2012-06-05 13:38

Get it out of your system

It means you get rid of something once and for all. 2012-06-01 14:25

All comers?

All comers refer to all participants in a contest or competition. 2012-05-29 13:15

Victory lap?

To say you don't deserve a victory lap means you haven't done anything yet. 2012-05-25 13:44

Deer in headlights?

It means someone is unable to make a move due to shock, confusion or fear. 2012-05-22 14:11

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