who's who
idiomThe identities of specific people, understood in terms of such distinguishing characteristics as their backgrounds, prominence, achievements, jobs, etc., as a basis for comparing them and especially as a basis for ranking them within a social group.
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anybody who is anybody
Any person who is well-known or important, especially one who has prominent social standing.
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dog who caught the tire
One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.
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everybody who is anybody
All of the people who are well-known or important, especially those who have prominent social standing.
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raise the flag and see who salutes
To float an idea, (or otherwise do some action) to see what response or controversy (if any) it generates, usually as a preliminary step.
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show who's boss
To demonstrate oneself to be dominant; to show that one has the upper hand.
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though I say it who should not
Appended to a statement of self-praise, as a form of modest apology.
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who are you telling
Used in response to an assertion that one is already fully aware of.
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who shot John
Long and involved explanation, finger-pointing, or assignment of credit or blame.