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What's a word or phrase for when someone claims an ability but can't demonstrate it on request?

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What would be the phrase or proverb or idiom for "A robber is recognized or appreciated by a thief"?

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Is there any idiomatic synonym for "to apply a double standard"? [closed]

I need a word to convey the meaning of getting a course approved w/o ever going to class

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A verb that means "to die of a broken heart"

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Is there an olfactory equivalent expression to "the scenic route"?

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Is there a word for when you/someone seeks help with a problem from someone else, but then the problem is resolved/gone when the helper arrives? [duplicate]

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Idiom for quality tools not making up for lack of ability

Scottish idiom meaning to enter a deal which turns out differently than agreed

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On explaining weird applications of something in a scientific/technical context

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English phrase for complimenting an experienced person

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Alternative idiom to 'as it stands'

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Words or phrases that describe a person who is blind to the consequences of their actions

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Looking for an idiom or expression synonymous with "where force fails, skill and patience will prevail"

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Other ways to say "living in the gray" [closed]

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Idiom/Phrase/Proverb to describe a scenario where a person who saved me from a bad habit has now fallen into the the same habit

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a matching phrase or idiom, to the arabic equivalent 'compelled me to the argument'

What's the best adjective to define a person's attitude to project thoughts into the future?

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Is there a word or expression to describe when someone has learned a big word and is waiting for an opportunity to use it?

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English equivalent for "When the head is present, tail should not wag."

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