The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall
Meaning of “The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall“:
- While the bigger and stronger opponent might be alot more difficult to beat, when you do they suffer a much bigger loss.
Usage of “The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall“:
- “The problem with big tablets is that the bigger they are, the harder they fall,” noted Ken Dulaney, an analyst at Gartner. “There’s a direct correlation … (Computerworld – Apr 11, 2012).
- The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Slow months happen everywhere. We’ve seen whole departments in Biglaw firms doing “other” work. (Above the Law – Apr 9, 2012).
- The bigger they are, the harder they fall and there’s only so much prehab you can do to build up the smaller muscles around the joints to protect them. (Irish Times – Mar 27, 2012).
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Idiom: The Best Of Both Worlds
Meaning of “The Best Of Both Worlds“:
- The best parts of two cultures or styles etc.
Usage of “The Best Of Both Worlds“:
- “The best thing is we still have the Sportsplex and we still have the best of both worlds. It’s the right company. I can’t say enough about these guys. (Southgate News Herald – April 19, 2012).
- I think I’m the best of both worlds. I can be a country boy and I can be a city bitch. I’m not afraid to wear my Ugg boots or my hunter boots, … (University Daily Kansan – April 19, 2012).
- SELENA GOMEZ gets the best of both worlds in her hybrid mini coupled with Mila’s brunette waves. US reality show star KENDALL JENNER shows off her long … (The Sun – April 17, 2012).
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Idiom: The Ball Is In Your Court
Meaning of “The Ball Is In Your Court“:
- It is your decision this time.
Usage of “The Ball Is In Your Court“:
- Rafael Nadal, the ball is in your court. Julie has followed tennis her entire life and thinks that the current crop of top international players is the best … (Yahoo! Sports – April 18, 2012).
- “In light of these facts, the ball is in your court,” the mayor wrote. “We take you at your word that you are committed to Sacramento as you’ve said … (Sacramento Bee (blog) – April 13, 2012).
- The ball is in your court, Hon. Minister of Youth and Sports Kofi Humador. Please don’t fail us because the eyes of the world are on you! Erasmus Kwaw. (Peace FM Online – April 17, 2012).
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Idiom: Start From Scratch
Meaning of “Start From Scratch“:
- To do it all over again from the beginning.
Usage of “Start From Scratch“:
- In many instances, it’s cheaper to start from scratch rather than retrofit these coal plants. For those utilities already using natural gas as their … (Investorplace.com – April 19, 2012).
- It’s time to start from scratch. The same is true of the South African offerings. Again, there are some good recent additions, but some of the veterans … (Ottawa Citizen – April 18, 2012).
- “But we had to start from scratch there, too.” Although he spent 11 seasons with the Twins, he never purchased a home, always opting to rent. (SI.com – April 19, 2012).
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