- someone who has the same position as oneself in another company or organization
I spoke with my opposite number in the other company but he didn't agree with me about the new sales policy.
pull a fast one (on someone)
- cheat someone
They tried to pull a fast one on me at the car repair shop but I stopped them easily.
Put two and two together
- make a correct (easy) guess
We were able to put two and two together and discover who was sending the unwanted E-mail.
Quick one
- a single drink of alcohol taken before one does something else
We stopped for a quick one on the way home but stayed for more than an hour.
Seventh heaven
- in a situation of great happiness
She has been in seventh heaven since she moved to the new department.
Six feet under
- dead and buried
My uncle has been six feet under for over five years now.
Six of one and a half dozen of the other
- there is little difference between two things/situations
Whatever you do is no problem for me. It is six of one and half a dozen of the other.
A) stitch in time saves nine
- any damage or mistake should be corrected immediately in order to prevent it getting worse
You should try and repair your car before it becomes worse. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine.
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