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a type of slot machine with a large metal pole on the side that you pull to make it work
one-armed bandit
2
a remark that combines praise with a subtle insult or criticism
two/double-edged compliment/sword
3
a paradoxical, no-win situation where an individual cannot do one thing until they do another, but cannot do the second thing until they do the first
catch 22 situation
4
a musician who performs alone, usually outside, carrying and playing several instruments at the same time
one-man band
5
to think about one particular thing and nothing else
one-track mind
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a short word that is considered to be extremely rude and offensive
four-letter word
7
the last moment or almost too late
the eleventh hour
8
friendly or familiar enough with someone to call that person by their first name
on first name terms/ basis
9
asking serious questions and/or giving someone rough treatment to get information
the third degree
10
to be less important or in a weaker position than someone else
play second fiddle
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of low quality
third-rate
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