Idiom

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Nest egg

- Savings; money saved for future use; money kept for rainy days.
Example: Any married couple should make it a point to have a nest egg.

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New york minute

- Happening very fast; events that occur abruptly.
Example: The hurricane swept over the entire place in New york minute.

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Nick of time

- Last minute action; eleventh-hour action.
Example: I caught the bus at a nick of time.

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Night owl

- Someone who sleeps late at night; someone who goes to bed late.
Example: Most teachers are night owls.

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No holds barred

- No governing rules; no norms of conduct; anything is acceptable.
Example: Once and for all tell us what you want to happen, no holds barred!

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No question

- Definite; accurate; sure; certain.
Example: You'll definitely be re-elected as the President, no question about it!

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No use to man or beast

- Useless; ineffective; futile.
Example: Stop trying! It would be of no use to man or beast, you're just wasting your time.

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