Expressions (A–Z)
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B
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Bury one's head in the sand/ bury one's head in the sand
To ignore facts that are inconvenient; to ignore reality.
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D
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Don't confuse him with facts
Figuratively: There is no point in trying to persuade him or presenting him with...
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H
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He has no hold, he has no hold in reality
He has nothing to grasp onto. It is not based on factual data in reality.
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I
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I have news for you/ Have I got news for you!
Figuratively: I have an important message for you. Or: I have new facts in my po...
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Intellectual honesty/ intellectual integrity
Objective treatment of facts without preconceived opinions.
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K
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Knows what he is saying/ knows what he's talking about
Says things from close familiarity with the facts.
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T
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There is something to discuss
Metaphorically: there is enough factual basis and data to justify a conversation...
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There is something to talk about
Figuratively: there is enough factual basis to justify a discussion or negotiati...
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