something is rotten in the state of Denmark
idiomSomething is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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bellwether state
A state of the United States that historically votes for the winning candidate in a given election.
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blue state
A state of the United States voting Democratic in a given election, or tending to vote Democratic in general.
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chalk something up to experience
To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.
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get something over with
To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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give someone something to think about
To threaten or provide a challenge to.
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give something a go
To try or attempt.
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give something a miss
To forgo something.