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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

idiom

(used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.


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  1. 01

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  2. 02

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  3. 03

    baby step

    A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.

  4. 04

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  5. 05

    be a man

    To put up with something or take responsibility for it; to deal with something, such as pain or misfortune, without complaining.

  6. 06

    be one's own man

    To behave independently without the influence of others.

  7. 07

    be the bigger man

    To walk away from a conflict to prevent it from escalating.

  8. 08

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

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