square peg in a round hole
idiomSomeone or something that does not fit well or at all in a certain setting; a misfit; hence, someone or something that will not succeed in an endeavour, except possibly with much effort and force.
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ace in the hole
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
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albatross round one's neck
Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
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ask round
To enquire of several people.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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blow a hole through
To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.
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bring round
To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.
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burn a hole in someone's pocket
To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.