The idiom for increasing one's worldly possessions is "to accumulate wealth." This phrase emphasizes the gradual gathering or amassing of material goods and financial resources over time. Another related idiom is "to build an empire," which suggests not just wealth accumulation but also the establishment of a significant and often influential presence in a particular domain.
Distribution not production. Like land, air and water; there's plenty of food. But getting it to the ones that need it is the challenge (problem). Note: The haves & the have nots.
ones a kid and ones an adult
Any factors that allows for the increased production of a product with the same price. Common ones would be : 1) Government policies, e.g. compulsory education of 10 years. 2) Fall in cost of production 3) Technology advancement 4) Natural factors, e.g. drought would affect agricultural activities. 5) In-Joint goods, e.g. increase supply for beef would increase supply of leather. 6) Population (Entries of producers.) 7) Expectations of future prices.
One pro of Meritocracy is it's fairness. Everyone has an equal chance to succeed or fail in education, which shows this. Another pro of the system is it shows an increase in people working hard, because they realise that if everyone has an equal chance they need to make sure they are the ones who get good grades.
Locally manufactured goods can be more expensive than imported ones due to higher production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead expenses. Additionally, local manufacturers may have to comply with stricter regulations and standards, which can further increase costs. Conversely, imported goods may benefit from economies of scale, lower labor costs in the exporting country, or subsidies, making them cheaper in comparison.
Cleaning ones mind of misunderstanding
To lose ones temper and react violently.
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If you have your hands full, you can't do anything else with them, can you? This idiom means that you're overloaded and don't have time or ability to do anything else.
Keep an idea in ones head to act on it later.
To "dig ones grave" is to get ones self in trouble. Example- He dug his own grave when he decided to steal from the teacher and then brag to other faculty about it.
If you listen to gossip, it will poison your ear about Joe.
The term "nest egg" refers to ones financial savings for retirement.
Stay calm; stick to your guns, and you will carry the day.
In the Middle Ages people thought that by denying worldly pleasures was a good thing. During the Renaissance people thought that enjoying worldly pleasures was a good thing.
Er ... what? Are you asking what "under one's wing" means? Here's a link.
If I do something "behind your back", it means that I do it without your knowledge, usually in a sneaky way.