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[Title/Cover:] Rose of Versalis [Genre:] Historical Fiction [Description:]
Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people. (Source: ANN)
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[Title/Cover:] Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayel [Genre:] Action [Description:]
Struggling in a constant challenge with his ideal beliefs reflecting against the harshness of reality, Tsuiokuhen tells the melancholic and dark story of Himura Kenshin as one of the most feared assassins of the Japanese Revolution: the Hitokiri Battousai. People are generally split if you should watch the main series first or not. If you feel like watching Shounen, go for it. This is more Seinen.
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[Title/Cover:] Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei [Genre:] Comedy [Description:]
Itoshiki Nozomu is always in despair! Even simple things like paying for the toll on the subway can send him to a despair so deep only attempted suicide is the answer. How Strange is it then, that he should be the teacher of a High School Class filled with students with even more emotional problems than his. This great Comedy will leave you in anything but 'Despair' as you meet each of his students and watch their wacky adventures.Edit (Source: MAL)
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[Title/Cover:] Crest of the Stars [Genre:] Space Opera [Description:]
Based on a science fiction novel series, Crest of the Stars (Seikai no Monsho) is the first installment in this sci-fi saga. The story follows Jinto, whose world was taken over by the largest empire in the galaxy: the Abh. Jinto's father, the planet's prime minister, handed their world over to the Abh in exchange for a standing in the Abh Empire. As a result, Jinto became a prince and was shipped off for an Abh Education. There he meets a princess of the Abh Empire, Lafiel, whom he quickly befriends despite her cold exterior. The Abh Empire is plunged into war soon after and the story continues from there... (Source: ANN)
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Anime Recommendations - /a/ Wiki
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http://animu-mango.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Recommendations
29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] Seirei no Moribito [Genre:] Adventure [Description:]
At a time when the balance of nature still held the civilizations of mankind in thrall, a single drought could spell the end of a society and doom its inhabitants to piteous deaths. Prince Chagum has been imbued with the power to stave off the drought and bring new life to his empire. However, this is a suspicious time, and he is accused of possession by an evil spirit. Court advisors only see one solution. Chagum must be put to death by his own father's hand. His salvation is in the form of Balsa, a spear woman and mercenary from Kanbal, the kingdom across the mountains. Her skills are legendary, and although reluctant, she is held by a mysterious vow to save eight souls before she dies. Can she fend off an entire empire and make Chagum her eighth soul? (Source: RightStuf)
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Anime Recommendations - /a/ Wiki
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http://animu-mango.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Recommendations
29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] The Girl Who Leapt Through Time [Genre:] Drama, Sci-fi, [Movie] [Description:]
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends. (Source:ANN)
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http://animu-mango.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Recommendations
29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] My Neighbor Totoro [Genre:] Drama, [Movie] [Description:]
Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters, including a cat that doubles as a bus, takes them on a journey through the wonders of nature. (Source: Disney)
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http://animu-mango.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Recommendations
29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] Gunbuster [Genre:] Sci-Fi [Description:]
In the very near future, a race of huge, insect like aliens is discovered traveling the galaxy. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of the human species as it takes its first steps away from the solar system, and they are getting closer and closer to Earth. Humanity has responded by developing spacegoing battleships and giant fighting robots. These robots are piloted by the best and brightest of Earth`s youth, picked from training schools around the world. The story begins in the year 2023, not long after the first battles with the aliens, and centers on young Noriko Takaya. Although Noriko`s father was a famous Captain in the space fleet who was killed during one of the first battles of the war, her own talents as a pilot are questionable. Nonetheless, she has entered a training school. Through the series Noriko, joined by the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, will fight to overcome the trauma of war, the doubts of her peers, and her own lack of confidence. (Source: AniDB)
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http://animu-mango.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Recommendations
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[Title/Cover:] La Maison en Petits Cubes [Genre:] Drama, [Movie] [Description:]
An old man lives in a town that has become submerged in water. As the water level rises, he's forced to build additional levels onto his home with bricks (cubes) in order to stay above water. One day he accidentally drops his favorite pipe into the lower levels of his home, and decides to rent scuba diving equipment in order to go searching for it. As he descends through his sunken home, the old man recalls memories of the past in each room. (Source: ANN)
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http://animu-mango.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Recommendations
29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] Shakugan No Shana [Genre:] Action, Fantasy,Slice of Life [Description:]
Sakai Yuuji, a high school student, is dead. When he was on his way home he witnessed a shocking view as the world suddenly froze: people were engulfed by blue flames and a monster resembling a large doll swallowed them. Just as the monster prepared to consume Yuuji, a sword-wielding girl in black attire with flaming red eyes and hair that burns like embers saved him from the monster. The girl called herself a "Flame Haze" who hunts the "Guze no Tomogara (Denizens)", creatures from another world. As Yuuji noticed a blue flame in his chest, she called him a "Torch", a temporary replacement, saying that the "real" Yuuji's existence had already ended.
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Anime Recommendations - /a/ Wiki
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http://animu-mango.wikia.com/wiki/Anime_Recommendations
29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] Usagi Drop [Genre:] Drama [Description:]
Going home from his grandfather's funeral, thirty-year-old Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a younger lover. The rest of his family is equally shocked and embarrassed by this surprise development, and not one of them wants anything to do with the silent little girl, Rin Kaga. In a fit of anger, Daikichi decides to take her in himself. As Daikichi nurtures Rin, he started to understand the struggle while at the same time the joy of parenting. (Source:ANN). WARNING: If you liked the anime, DO NOT EVER READ THE MANGA.
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Anime Recommendations - /a/ Wiki
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[Title/Cover:] Welcome to the NHK [Genre:] Comedy [Description:]
Satou is a Hikkomori, a NEET, whatever you want to call it, he lives inside and does nothing all day long. But fate knocks on his door in the shape of a young girl, bringing him one chance to end the conspiracy against him, and live life without fear.
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Anime Recommendations - /a/ Wiki
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29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] The Tatami Galaxy [Genre:] Drama [Description:]
Follow an unlikely hero as he relives the starting days of his college life as he attempts to fit in and lead a glamourous life, only to be dragged down by his only 'friend' who seems to only drag him further into hell.
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Anime Recommendations - /a/ Wiki
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29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] Fantastic Children [Genre:] Drama, Sci-fi, Mystery, Romance [Description:]
A group of enigmatic white-haired children has been spotted at different times and places in Europe for over 500 years. Always with the appearance of 11-year-olds, they behave far more mature than they should be, never grow old, and seem to have supernatural power. What they have been seeking is a girl, and the only clue they have is a picture with a crescent moon. Now, in the year of 2012, an athletic boy named Tohma is about to be involved in this centuries-long mystery.
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29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
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[Title/Cover:] MD Geist [Genre:] Action, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Drama, Romance [Description:]
In the distant post-apocalyptic future, the moist dangerous man alive, MD Geist, returns from orbit to save us all.
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[Title/Cover:] Ben-To [Genre:] Action, Comedy [Description:]
While innocently reaching for some half-priced bento, Yō Satō finds himself beaten up on the floor of a supermarket. He soon learns that getting half-priced bento is an all-out brawl between customers. Yō is invited to the Half-Priced Food Lovers Club by one of the top fighters, Sen Yarizui, in order to train to compete in these battles. Better than it has any right to be, and produced by David. Since they're busy with JoJo, don't expect an S2, ever. If you want to see a protag be alpha as fuck for a change, give it a watch.
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29/1438042987628.47_20150728002307-00192-ip-10-236-191-2_7934637_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] Noh [Description]
A party encounters a construct and does something rather unexpected.
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] Greatest Campaign Memories [Description]
What's your favorite campaign story?
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] In the year 2056... [Description]
The year 2056 is a fucked up time and place to be.
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] Abaddon's Tryouts for the Terrible Guys [Description]
Abaddon the Despoiler tries to host villain tryouts for /tg/. >:3
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] Pet Peeves [Description]
A collection of DM and player pet peeves.
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] Pet Peeves 2: Electric Boogalo [Description]
The opposite of the original Pet Peeves thread: What annoying habits do you have while playing or DMing?
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] 10 Characters, 10 Campaigns [Description]
Dagda's thread of epic campaigns and characters. His blog post is here.
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
60696b1b_sup_tg____Reading_and_Links__Description
[Thread] Terminator d20 [Description]
An epic Anon stats the Terminators and the Heroes from all three movies.
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sup/tg/ - Reading and Links
Description
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/reading.html
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00270-ip-10-236-191-2_226641777_0.json
c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] 20-20 hindsight [Meaning]
perfect knowledge but too late
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] (someone is) the 800 pound gorilla [Meaning]
most important party to a transaction/or in a group
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] a lick and a promise [Meaning]
incomplete or limited preparation
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] a rising tide that lifts all boats [Meaning]
something that benefits all (Pres. Kennedy)
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] an Old (China. Japan, etc. ) Hand [Meaning]
someone with long experience in the place
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] at loggerheads [Meaning]
disagreement
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] at the 11th hour [Meaning]
at the last minute
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00039-ip-10-236-191-2_349477815_9.json
c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] base-tending [Meaning]
protecting one's assets
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00039-ip-10-236-191-2_349477815_9.json
c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] begin on a shoestring [Meaning]
start with limited finances
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00039-ip-10-236-191-2_349477815_9.json
c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] bootstrapped [Meaning]
develop by yourself without outside support
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00039-ip-10-236-191-2_349477815_9.json
c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] both sides of the aisle [Meaning]
from politics, Involving both parties
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] bring to the table [Meaning]
what you offer to a transaction
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00039-ip-10-236-191-2_349477815_9.json
c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] cake walk [Meaning]
easily accomplished
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00039-ip-10-236-191-2_349477815_9.json
c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] carve out a niche [Meaning]
find a special position to monopolize
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] Catch 22 [Meaning]
what ever you do, it won't work (Joseph Heller book)
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] Chinese wall [Meaning]
separation between two parts of same unit
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] computer virus or "bug" [Meaning]
software corruption
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] deep pockets [Meaning]
wealthy; has ability to pay
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] do you read me? [Meaning]
do you understand (military communications)
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] dog and pony show [Meaning]
financial presentation
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] don't make waves [Meaning]
don't disagree or contradict policy
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] down in the dumps [Meaning]
depressed
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] downtime [Meaning]
period when equipment isn't available to perform
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http://www.businessenglishebook.com/Business-English-Jargon-Slang-2.htm
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c287960f_ng_for_EFL_Students___Teachers__Meaning
[Saying] draw a line in the sand [Meaning]
make final conditions that cannot be changed
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[Saying] featherbedding [Meaning]
a job that is not necessary (union term)
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[Saying] fence-mending [Meaning]
apology; smoothing bad relations
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[Saying] free ride [Meaning]
obtaining benefit for no cost
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[Saying] from Day One [Meaning]
from the beginning
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[Saying] from scratch [Meaning]
from the beginning
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[Saying] goal-tending [Meaning]
protecting one's assets
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[Saying] going great guns [Meaning]
doing well
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[Saying] hacker [Meaning]
computer expert breaking into a system
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[Saying] hold feet to fire [Meaning]
force, bring pressure
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[Saying] how does that play in Peoria [Meaning]
what is reaction of average person at grass roots
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[Saying] I need it yesterday [Meaning]
jocular way to say it is needed immediately
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[Saying] in the black [Meaning]
profitable
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[Saying] Indian Summer [Meaning]
unusual warm weather after summer is gone
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[Saying] interface the system architecture [Meaning]
computer talk; tying into system
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[Saying] 100K [Meaning]
$100,000; K for kilo, or 1,000
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[Saying] it occurred on his watch [Meaning]
it happened when he was in charge (military saying)
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[Saying] it should be a two way street [Meaning]
both sides should benefit/contribute
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[Saying] it will never fly [Meaning]
it won't work
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[Saying] it's a jungle out there [Meaning]
a difficult market with tough competitors
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[Saying] Jerry-built [Meaning]
cheap goods (W.W.I pejorative for (German)
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[Saying] jump through hoops [Meaning]
trying very hard (from a dog trick)
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[Saying] keep a low profile [Meaning]
or lie low
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[Saying] lay cards on the table [Meaning]
be perfectly honest
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[Saying] learning curve [Meaning]
speed at which one learns
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[Saying] level playing field [Meaning]
equal treatment
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[Saying] lion's share [Meaning]
largest portion
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[Saying] marching orders [Meaning]
instructions (from the military)
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[Saying] nest-guarding [Meaning]
to protect
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[Saying] not amount to a hill of beans [Meaning]
no value
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[Saying] number crunching [Meaning]
accounting or financial analysis
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[Saying] on a roll [Meaning]
doing well, moving forward
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[Saying] on the lam [Meaning]
flee from the law (criminal slang)
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[Saying] on the same wavelength [Meaning]
mutual understanding
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[Saying] overview [Meaning]
review of situation
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[Saying] pierce the corporate veil [Meaning]
see the true inside story
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[Saying] pipe dream [Meaning]
unrealistic, from opium smoking
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[Saying] plain vanilla [Meaning]
simple basic version
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[Saying] play hardball [Meaning]
deal in a tough manner
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[Saying] Politics make strange bedfellows [Meaning]
mutual interests bring different people together
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[Saying] Pooh-poohing [Meaning]
rejecting
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[Saying] power lunch [Meaning]
big business dealing at lunch
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[Saying] pushing the envelope [Meaning]
expanding activities beyond current restrictions
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[Saying] put on the map [Meaning]
make well-known
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[Saying] put the scotch to [Meaning]
to stop
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[Saying] received over the transom [Meaning]
unsolicited (old style of door with window above)
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[Saying] reinvent the wheel [Meaning]
create something that already exists
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[Saying] right off the bat [Meaning]
immediately
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[Saying] robbing Peter to pay Paul [Meaning]
taking from one to give to another with no net gain
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[Saying] rule of thumb [Meaning]
generally used but imprecise measurement
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[Saying] run it up the flagpole (and see if it gets a salute) [Meaning]
test to see if it gains approval
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[Saying] sandbag [Meaning]
hit from behind unexpectedly
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[Saying] save our bacon [Meaning]
save from danger
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