take the gilt off the gingerbread
idiomTo take away the most attractive or appealing qualities of something; to destroy an illusion.
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cake and gingerbread
An easy or pleasant task or experience; a piece of cake.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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gingerbread
To decorate or embellish in an ornate or intricate way.
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gingerbread up
Synonym of gingerbread (“to decorate or embellish in an ornate or intricate way”).
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.