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could tell someone a thing or two Idiom

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

having one is better than seeing many When searching for a better job, remember A bird in the hand... .

bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

one shouldn

cut both/two ways

be capable of having two opposite effects My decision to complain to our boss could cut two ways and cause him to be pleased as well as angry at me.

fancy footwork

neat maneuvers, clever moves You did some fancy footwork to answer their questions. Bravo!

have two strikes against one

have things working against one, be in a difficult situation He already has two strikes against him and it will be very difficult for him to get the job.

in two minds about something

undecided My niece is in two minds about whether or not she will come and visit me this summer.

in two shakes of a lamb

quickly, in no time at all I will have this finished in two shakes of a lamb

in two shakes (of a lamb's tail)

very soon, in a couple of seconds, in a sec I'll be with you in two shakes. I just have to turn off the lights.

in two shakes of a lamb's tail

very quickly and without difficulty Wait one minute. I will be able to help you in two shakes of a lamb's tail.

kill two birds (with one stone)

get two with one try, do two jobs on one trip If you sell and advertise at the same time, you kill two birds... .

could acquaint (someone) a affair or two (about addition or something)

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could advise addition a affair or two

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