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To “l(fā)ord it over” others is to rule like God or a tyrannical king.
Hairshirt is a shirt made from animal hair or rough cloth,uncomfortable to wear.
The word "pound-for-pound" is a boxing term, meaning taking a fighter's actual weight into account.
wiggle room means small space for maneuver, hence for flexibility and different options.
The typical politician will lie to you without batting an eye if he can profit from doing so.
To “do someone in” is a slang term for killing someone, or making him fail, tired, etc.
Runner’s high refers to the elation experienced by runners, especially while running long distance.
Seismic shift points to BIG, major, complete and often unexpected changes.
If an idea starts to “take on a life of its own”, it begins to grow out of control of the original author.
People who are by the book won’t do anything illegal, immoral or improper.
For people to be on the same page is, therefore, for them to focus on a common goal.
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