Expressions (A–Z)
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F
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Fifth wheel
A nickname for a person considered unnecessary in a given situation.
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G
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Grind already-ground flour/ to rehash old ideas/ to platitudinize
Figuratively: to repeat stale, well-known things; to add nothing new; to do some...
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H
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He brought a healthy head to a sick bed.
Don't get involved in complicated matters unnecessarily.
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T
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The Cushite did his part, the Cushite can go
In the question: The person who was needed and who helped and supported becomes...
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there is no room for... / there is no need for... / it is not in place to...
Figuratively: there is no reason for..., it is not appropriate. Or: it cannot be...
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U
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Useless
See: "It has no use."
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W
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Without further ado
Figuratively: straight to the point. Without unnecessary politeness or formaliti...
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