| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| a little thick |
too much praise, too many nice statements, kiss the blarney stone,
over the top
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His praise for the governor was a little thick, a bit too much, I think.
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| a long shot |
a poor chance of winning, a slim chance
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The Leafs winning the Stanley Cup - now that's a long shot.
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| a loose cannon |
unpredictable employee, one who may embarrass
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The President is sensible, but the Vice President is a loose cannon.
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| a losing streak |
losing several times in succession
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The Leafs are on a losing streak. They've lost seven games!
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| a lost cause |
a goal or project that is not worth working for
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That video store is a lost cause. It has never made a profit.
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| a lot of bunk |
a lot of lies, a lot of bull, a pack of lies
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The President's speech was a lot of bunk. It contained no facts.
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| a lot of folderol |
a lot of foolish talk, a lot of bunk
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When you hear me speak Latin, you'll think it's a lot of folderol.
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| a lot on the ball |
intelligent, smart
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Melvin may not look intelligent, but he's got a lot on the ball.
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| a love tap |
a gentle hit with the hand, a light push or bump
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I didn't hit you very hard. It was just a love tap.
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| a lucky break |
good luck, good fortune, stroke of good luck
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Finding that money was a lucky break. It was our good fortune.
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