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ignorance is bliss

ignorant people have nothing to worry about "The teacher said, ""Ignorance is bliss - until you write exams."""

on moral grounds

based on what is right and wrong We refuse to accept money from drug dealers - on moral grounds.

angora

Australian slang for an idiot; fool

anorak

derogatory term for an often socially inept person, having an obsessive interest in a hobby or subject. Usually has little or no fashion sense, and errs towards eccentricity. Originates from the "trainspotter" look, of wearing anoraks; spending so much time at the end of station platforms in all weathers necessitates the wearing of such attire

bloody-Nora

an exclamation of surprise or anger

boracic

poor, having no money

corporation pop

somewhat archaic term for water

decorate pavement

to vomit

doradilla

cannabis

flaming Nora

an exclamation of surprise or annoyance. see ruddy-Nora.

ruddy-Nora

an exclamation of anger or surprise; see flaming-Nora

elaborate on

explain in detail（a plan，a theory，etc．）详细说明（计划、理论等）
He is going to elaborate on his design．他将对他的设计作详细的说明。
The physicist is asked to elaborate on his theory．这位物理学家被邀请详细解释他的理论。

ignorant of

（of person） knowing little or nothing about；not aware of无知识的；不知道的
I am completely ignorant of his intentions．我对他的企图全然不知。
He is ignorant of English．他不懂英语。
He was ignorant of the fact．他不了解事实。

open Pandora's box

Idiom(s): open Pandora's box

Theme: TROUBLE

to uncover a lot of unsuspected problems.
• When I asked Jane about her problems, I didn't know I had opened Pandora's box.
• You should be cautious with people who are upset. You don't want to open Pandora's box.

in cold storage

Idiom(s): in cold storage

Theme: STORAGE

stored away for future use; in an out-of-the-way place.
• I have had this special gift in cold storage for an occasion such as this.
• Todd had been keeping himself in cold storage, trying to study for his exams.

flora and fauna

Idiom(s): flora and fauna

Theme: LIFE

plants and animals. (Latin. Fixed order.)
• The magazine story described the flora and fauna of Panama.
• We went for a hike in the Finnish wilderness hoping to learn all about the local flora and fauna.

apples and oranges

Idiom(s): apples and oranges

Theme: DIFFERENCE

a pair of words representing two entities that are not similar. (Fixed order.)
• You can't talk about Fred and Ted in the same breath! They're apples and oranges.
• Talking about her current book and her previous best-seller is like comparing apples and oranges.

Ignorance is bliss.

Possible interpretation: What you do not know causes no worry or sadness.

Decorate the mahogany

(USA) When someone buys a round a pub or bar, they decorate the mahogany; putting cash on the bar.

Moral fibre

Moral fibre is the inner strength to do what you believe to be right in difficult situations Example He lacked the moral fibre to be leader (In American English the correct spelling is 'fiber'.)

Moral high ground

If people have/take/claim/seize, etc, the moral high ground, they claim that their arguments, beliefs, etc, are morally superior to those being put forward by other people.

Pandora's box

If you open a Pandora's box, something you do causes all sorts of trouble that you hadn't anticipated.

Pastoral care

This is used in education to describe the aspect of care offered to pupils that cover things besides learning.

Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise.

It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.

Agent Orange|Agent|Orange

n. A herbicide used as a defoliant during the Vietnam War, considered by some to cause birth defects and cancer, hence, by extension, an instance of "technological progress pollution". If things continue as they have, we'll all be eating some Agent Orange with our meals.

Pandora's box|Pandora|box

n. phr., literary A thing or problem that, if activated, will give rise to many unmanageable problems. If they insist on having that inquiry, they will open up a Pandora's box.
Compare: CAN OF WORMS.

disappear into thin air|air|disappear|evaporate|ev

v. phr. To disappear quickly, without leaving a trace. Money seems to disappear into thin air these days. Jack just vanished into thin air before the meeting had started.

cold storage

cold storage
see in cold storage.

commemoration

commemoration
in commemoration of
in honor of the memory of

moral support

moral support
Emotional or psychological backing, as opposed to material help. For example, There's not much I can do at the doctor's office, but I'll come with you to give you moral support. [Late 1800s]

oranges

oranges
see apples and oranges.

restoration

restoration
the Restoration
1) the reestablishment of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II
2) the period of the reign of Charles II (1660-85): sometimes taken as including the reign of James II (1685-88)

storage

storage
see in cold storage.