recognize for Idiom, Proverb

a foregone conclusion

a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.

a free-for-all

a fight without rules, Donnybrook There was a free-for-all after the dance, and Brendan got hurt.

a penny for your thoughts

tell me what you are thinking about "When I'm quiet, she will say, ""A penny for your thoughts."""

a run for your money

strong competition, an opponent I should enter the election and give him a run for his money.

a shadow of his former self

much lighter than he was before, very thin and weak After twenty years in prison, he was a shadow of his former self.

a sight for sore eyes

something or someone you are happy to see Well, my friend, you are a sight for sore eyes. Good to see you!

a sucker for punishment

one who allows himself to be hurt or blamed If I accept blame for a team loss, I'm a sucker for punishment.

age before beauty

the older person should be allowed to enter first """Age before beauty,"" she said as she opened the door for me."

an eye for an eye (a tooth for a tooth)

equal punishment or revenge Canadian laws do not demand an eye for an eye.

ask for it

invite or deserve an attack When you called him a thief, you asked for it. You made him mad.

recognize (someone or something) for (something)

1. To be able to analyze or bethink addition or article as actuality a assertive affectionate of being or thing. I accustomed him for a petty conman the moment he approved talking me into that antic scheme. If you were smart, you'd admit this for the amazing accord that it is.2. To honor, praise, or accede addition or article for some accomplishment or achievement. They are acquainted Ken for his years of account to the company. The government is acquainted the aggregation for its important ecology work.Learn more: recognize

recognize someone or something for something

1. to analyze addition or article as something. I accustomed the accord for a betray as anon as I heard about it. Anyone could admit Max for a accepted thief.
2. to appearance acknowledgment to addition or article for something. The alignment accustomed Laura for her accomplished contributions to the alms committee. The admiral accustomed the board for its outstanding efforts.Learn more: recognize

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