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Terms for subject Figurative (93 entries)

have promise	Have promise" is an idiomatic expression that signifies the potential or likelihood of something being successful or showing potential for future success. It is often used to describe individuals, ideas, projects, or even products.	A.Rezv­ov
I am not my brother's keeper	I'm not responsible for the actions, behavior, or whereabouts of my close relative or friend (not necessarily a brother)
parsley-bed	In English nursery tradition: a parsley-bed as the pretended place where (especially girl) babies come from. Hence in extended use: the uterus
gooseberry bush	Used, especially in answer to a child's question, to refer to the place where newborn babies are found
skirmish	a brisk preliminary verbal conflict
three-ring circus	a disorderly, complicated, rapidly changing situation or set of events, which is a source of bewilderment, amazement, or amusement
three-ring circus	a disorganized or frenetic scene or spectacle
bailiwick	a geographical area over which someone or some body has legal or political control
not within cooee	a long way away
showdown	a meeting, argument, fight etc that will settle a disagreement or competition that has continued for a long time
skirmish	a minor dispute or contest between opposing parties
skirmish	a minor or preliminary conflict or dispute
miasma	a noxious atmosphere or influence, an ominous environment
fiend	a person of great wickedness or maliciousness
bailiwick	a person's concern or sphere of operations, their area of skill or authority
laissez-faire	a philosophy or practice characterized by a usually deliberate abstention from direction or interference especially with individual freedom of choice and action
three-ring circus	a place or situation that is confusing because there is too much activity
laissez-faire	a policy of non-interference by authority in any competitive process
three-ring circus	a situation of confusion, characterized by a bewildering variety of events or activities
three-ring circus	a situation that is very busy, often in a way that you find unpleasant, confusing, or annoying