[let it lay] {v. phr.}, {used imperatively}, {slang} Forget it; leave it alone; do not be concerned or involved. * /Don't get involved with Max again - just let it […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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heart sink

[heart sink] To lose hope, courage, or eagerness; be very disappointed. * /The soldiers' hearts sank when they saw that they […]

keep the ball rolling

[keep the ball rolling] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep up an activity or action; not allow something that is happening to slow […]

Terry Pratchett

(1948--), SF author, Small Gods He says gods like to see an atheist around. Gives them something to aim at.

skate on thin ice

[skate on thin ice] {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. * /You'll be skating on thin ice if you […]

to the bitter end

[to the bitter end] {adv. phr.} To the point of completion or conclusion. - Used especially of a very painful or unpleasant […]

Don Marquis

(1878-1937) U.S. poet and humorist Every cloud has its silver lining but it is sometimes a little difficult to get it to the […]