brass ceiling
idiomAn unwritten, uncodified barrier to promotion or progression for women in law enforcement or the military.
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bamboo ceiling
A social barrier to further promotion or progression, in employment and elsewhere, for a person of East Asian ethnicity.
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bow-legged wi' brass
Wealthy; having lots of money.
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brass farthing
Something worthless or of small value.
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brass monkey
Very cold.
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brass monkeys
Very cold.
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brass neck
Gall, shamelessness, cheek.
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double in brass
To perform two or more tasks within the same project or organization.
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get down to brass tacks
To (start to) consider or deal with the most important details or facts about something.