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saving grace
Language; Idioms
If someone has some character defects, but has a characteristic that compensate for their failings and shortcomings, this is their saving grace.
wrench in the works
Language; Idioms
If someone puts or throws a wrench, or monkey wrench, in the works, they ruin a plan. In British English, ‘spanner’ is used instead of ‘wrench’.
throw someone a bone
Language; Idioms
If you throw someone a bone, you give them a small reward or some kind words to make them feel good even if they’ve not really contributed much.
press the flesh
Language; Idioms
When people, especially politicians, press the flesh, they meet members of the public and shake their hands, usually when trying to get support.
can't dance and it's too wet to plow
Language; Idioms
When you can't dance and it's too wet to plow, you may as well do something because you can't or don't have the opportunity to do anything else.
skunkworks
Language; Idioms
An unauthorised, or hidden program or activity, often research-oriented, and out of the bureaucratic chain of command is known as a ‘skunkworks’.
cash in your chips
Language; Idioms
If you cash in your chips, you sell something to get what profit you can because you think its value is going to fall. It can also mean 'to die'.
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