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no questions asked
Language; Idioms
If something is to be done and no questions asked, then it doesn’t matter what methods are used or what rules are broken to ensure that it gets done.
spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
Language; Idioms
If the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, someone lacks the willpower to change things they do because they derive too much pleasure from them.
pass the time of day
Language; Idioms
If you pass the time of day with somebody, you stop and say hello, enquire how they are and other such acts of social politeness.
take your hat off to somebody
Language; Idioms
If you take your hat off to someone, you acknowledge that they have done something exceptional or otherwise deserve your respect.
you can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family
Language; Idioms
Some things you can choose, but others you cannot, so you have to try to make the best of what you have where you have no choice.
a chain is no stronger than its weakest link
Language; Idioms
This means that processes, organisations, etc, are vulnerable because the weakest person or part can always damage or break them.
throw someone under the bus
Language; Idioms
To throw someone under the bus is to get the person in trouble either by placing blame on that person or not standing up for him.
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