Idiom

To make two people or groups oppose each other so that you can gain/get an advantage from the situation.
Politicians often play both ends against the middle by bringing up religion into the politics.

Synonyms: Work both ends/sides against the middle.
by Zami Karzai September 02, 2018
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Take it half-hearted

Idiom

To consider or work on something without enthusiasm or effort
Don't just toy with the idea of becoming an actor and take it half-hearted, if you really want to be an actor, work for it!
by Zami Karzai September 14, 2018
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Wouldn't

Grammar

In a sense it is used in place of didn't
I tried to stick up for my colleague, but our boss wouldn’t listen.

I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.

I turned the switch on, but the motor wouldn't start.
by Zami Karzai September 09, 2018
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All brawn and no brains

Idiom

Having great power or physical strength but lacking mental acuity or intelligence.
He may have been a good football player in high school, but he was all brawn and no brains, so he didn't get into any colleges.
by Zami Karzai September 01, 2018
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Step out in the real world

Idiom

To tackle problems in the real world or life.
If we don't interact with opposite gender, we won't know how to deal with them when we would step out in the real world for livelihood.
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Lychnobite

Noun

Someone who works at night and sleeps during the day.
Some lychnobites either put aluminum foil on their bedroom windows or use heavy curtains so that they can sleep during the day.
by Zami Karzai August 16, 2018
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The school of hard knocks

Idiom

To learn something the hard way (by experience)
Idiom

The problem with you is that you've been spoiled your whole life. You haven't had gone through the school of hard knocks to teach you what the world is really like!

I didn't go to college, but I went to the school of hard knocks. I learned everything by experience.

Synonym: The university of life
by Zami Karzai September 15, 2018
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