1 Strike while the iron is hot

Definition:
To take advantage of an opportunity.

Whether that window will stay open if the legislature comes up with major property tax reform in 2008 is, Shepard said, “the $64 question. We should strike while the iron is hot.”

http://hoosierpundit.blogspot.com/2007/12/strike-while-iron-is-hot.html

2. Buy off

Definition:
To use a gift or money to divert someone from their duty or purpose.

Many companies find it easier to just buy pesky activists off by caving in to their demands or donating large sums to the very groups that torment them.

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3. Bigwig

definition:
an important person, a leader

Rock band has bigwig fan.(Entertainment)(Family ties bring Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey out to see Reclusum in action)

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4. Pop the question.

definition:
ask somebody to marry you.

Looking for a Way to Pop the Question? - The Jewelry Warehouse is thrilled when couples get engaged - think of all of those engagement rings!

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5. A double date

definition:
a date where two coples get together to do something.

A double date is a safe, non-intimidating way to hang out with a potential partner.

http://www.ehow.com/how_9965_go-double-date.html


6. Hung up on someone.

definition:
be obsessed with another person.

Are you hung up on looks?

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