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the job's a good 'un
A compliment for a well-done task.
the joke is on someone
someone is the target of a joke
the joke's on someone
Someone is the target of a joke.
the jokes write themselves
the situation is obviously humorous or ironic
the jury is still out
a decision is not yet made
the knives are out
People are ready to attack or criticize.
the lady doth protest too much
excessive denial suggests truth
the last i heard
the most recent information available
the last of pea-time
final moments of a specific period.
the latchstring is out
the home is welcoming to visitors
the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing
lack of coordination or communication
the length of the flemington straight
distance of a straight track at Flemington
the lights are on but no one's home
Someone is not mentally present or engaged.
the lights are on but nobody's home
Someone is physically present but not aware.
the line is busy
The phone line cannot connect right now.
the long way around the barn
taking a longer route to reach a destination.
the math ain't mathing
A way to express confusion about logic.
the math is mathing
everything adds up or makes sense
the measles
a contagious viral infection causing rash
the mind boggles
feeling confused or overwhelmed by complexity
the mixture as before
a combination that remains unchanged from earlier.
the moon on a stick
An unrealistic or unattainable desire.
the more you know
knowledge increases understanding or awareness
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down
those who stand out may face criticism.