get off the ground

to succeed, especially initially (alludes to the launch of an aircraft or space shuttle)

I decided I should probably not bother asking questions until they get off the ground.

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on the make

1. ambitious and aspiring, especially in a ruthless, exploitative way

2. offering and seeking sexual gratification or conquest

Unfortunately, when one tyrant falls, another is likely to be on the make.

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Jorts are a summer garment. If you wear them in cold places during the winter you are obviously not thinking about keeping warm.

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1. to approve something

2. permission to do something
(from the green traffic light indicating that vehicles may proceed)

Give him the green-light to post the video.

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a check that can't be cashed because not enough money is on deposit (because if one did so it would bounce)

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She is so ignorant. She probably has not been taught so much as the facts of life.

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a person who is unlikely to win in a competition or is at a disadvantage

He was the underdog but he came out on top anyway.

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