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- for one reason (among others)
It is not possible to use the old building. For one thing it will not pass the fire regulations.
Forty winks
- a short sleep during the day
As soon as I arrived home I lay down and had forty winks.
Give three cheers for someone
- give praise or approval for someone who has done well
The crowd gave three cheers for the team after they won the final game.
Great one for something
- a great enthusiast for something
My friend is a great one for staying up all night and watching horror movies.
Hundred to one shot/chance
- a small chance not likely to bring success
He only has a hundred to one shot at getting the job that he has applied for.
Hundred/thousand/million and one
- very/too many
I can think of a hundred and one reasons why the new employee is not capable of doing his job.
In two minds about something
- undecided
My niece is in two minds about whether or not she will come and visit me this summer.
In two shakes of a lamb's tail
- very quickly and without difficulty
Wait one minute. I will be able to help you in two shakes of a lamb's tail.
Kill two birds with one stone
- achieve two aims with one effort/action
If you take the course now you may be able to kill two birds with one stone and receive credit for it on a future program.
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