Sens: a good name is better than good oil

Une bonne réputation vaut mieux qu'une bonne apparence ( de bonnes qualités honorent plus que l'apparence extérieure)

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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... .

a chunk of change

a large amount of money, a few grand, big bucks I bet that condo cost him a chunk o' change - 300 grand at least.

a cliff-hanger

a game that is close until the end, a barnburner Every election in this town is a real cliff-hanger - a close race.

a close shave

very close to serious injury or death The old man described his fight with the bear as a close shave.

a crying shame

a sad event, it is too bad It's a crying shame that they didn't have fire insurance.

a fair shake

a fair deal, a just settlement The insurance company gave us a fair shake - paid all our damages.

a fighting chance

a fair chance, a good chance If I can get a job interview, I'll have a fighting chance.

a firm hand

a person who will discipline people The students in Grade 8 need a teacher with a firm hand.

a free hand

complete authority, freedom to control The President gave Ms. Drake a free hand in choosing the colors.

a ghost of a chance

a poor chance, not likely to happen That car doesn't have a ghost of a chance. It's too slow!

funny-peculiar or funny ha-ha

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a free hand a freeze on a fresh pair of eyes a fresh start a full house (cards) a full plate a gaggle of geese a game one a ghost of a chance a glow on a go a go-getter a golden opportunity a goner a good arm a good egg a good head

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