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Pie in the sky
Language; Idioms

If an idea or scheme is pie in the sky, it is utterly impractical.

Man upstairs
Language; Idioms

When people refer to the man upstairs, they are referring to God.

Jaywalk
Language; Idioms

Crossing the street (from the middle) without using the crosswalk.

Powers that be
Language; Idioms

The powers that be are the people who are in charge of something.

Under someone’s heel
Language; Idioms

If you are under someone's heel, they have complete control over you.

That ship has sailed
Language; Idioms

A particular opportunity has passed you by when that ship has sailed.

Can't hold a candle
Language; Idioms

If something can't hold a candle to something else, it is much worse.

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