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the night is young
there is still plenty of time left.
the nose knows
instinct often leads to the truth
the old woman is plucking her goose
a phrase used to say that it is snowing
the oldest trick in the book
a well-known deceit or tactic
the one that got away
a missed opportunity or lost chance
the other day
recently or not long ago
the pants off
to an extreme or very high degree
the party is over
the fun has ended
the pen is mightier than the sword
writing is more powerful than violence
the penny drops
Suddenly understand something.
the pleasure is all mine
Used to politely reply when thanked.
the plot thickens
the situation becomes more complicated
the plural of anecdote is not data
Personal stories alone do not prove facts.
the proverbial dog that caught the car
Someone who achieves a goal but has no plan.
the rabbit died
used to say that a woman is pregnant.
the race that stops a nation
A major horse race in Australia.
the rest is gravy
what remains is easy or extra benefit.
the rest is history
the outcome is well-known or obvious
the rubber hits the road
Practical application of ideas begins.
the rubber meets the road
Where theory is tested in practice.
the schoolmaster is abroad
education is spreading among the people.
the shape of things to come
future trends or events that are expected.
the shirt off one's back
one's last remaining money or possessions
the shoe is on the other foot
The roles have completely reversed.