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be busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest

slang To be very busy or preoccupied. Take this to someone else—I'm busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest right now. With the law set to take effect soon, local businesses have been busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest trying to get in line with new regulations.

dick measuring contest

vulgar slang A petty competition among individuals (usually men) who are trying to prove that they are better at something than the others. You're all good golfers, OK? Now can we please stop this ridiculous dick measuring contest? I hate how these political debates always seem to turn into a dick measuring contest, with each candidate trying to outdo the others.

no contest

1. A plea in a criminal court case, in which the defendant accepts a conviction without offering a defense, but also without admitting guilt. The college student plead no contest to charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault.

2. An outcome in a combat sport, especially boxing, in which there is neither a winner nor a loser due to reasons outside of the combatants' control. The referee declared no contest when the power went out in the stadium. The referee accidentally hit one of the fighters in the eye with his elbow, so he had to declare a no contest.

3. A situation in which one side is overwhelmingly more likely to succeed over the other. A: "Who would win in a fight between Batman and Superman?" B: "Superman, no contest." Everyone assumed it was no contest that Robertson would win, given his size, experience, and ability. Yet against all odds, Ramirez defeated him in the final seconds of the match.

not going to win any beauty contests

Not especially beautiful or attractive. Sometimes used as a facetious or sarcastic way of calling someone or something ugly. I know I'm not going to win any beauty contests, but I don't think I'm so ugly that no one would want to be with me. A: "What do you think of their new house?" B: "Well, it isn't going to win any beauty contests, that's for sure."

See also: any, beauty, contest, going, not, win

pissing contest

rude slang A useless or trivial argument, competition, or comparison. Whenever Jeff and Tim hang out, they always get into this pissing contest about who's the bigger sci-fi fanatic. If you two are quite finished with your little pissing contest, do you think we might get back to work now?

no contest

1. Lit. [in games] a situation where one team fails to appear for a competition. It was declared no contest because the opposing team was stuck in traffic out on the expressway.

2. Fig. a situation where the winner-to-be of a contest is obvious even before holding the contest. It was no contest. The wrestler was so big and strong that no one could have defeated him.

not going to win any beauty contests

Fig. homely; ugly. Fred isn't going to win any beauty contests, but he's smart and considerate and he does well at his job. This old truck of mine is not going to win any beauty contests, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

See also: any, beauty, contest, going, not, win

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

no contest

1 a decision by the referee to declare a boxing match invalid on the grounds that one or both of the boxers are not making serious efforts. 2 a competition, comparison, or choice of which the outcome is a foregone conclusion.

This expression is mainly found in the USA, and is perhaps influenced by the plea of nolo contendere (I do not wish to contend) in US law, meaning that the defendant in a criminal prosecution accepts conviction but does not admit guilt.

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释义	contest be busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest slang To be very busy or preoccupied. Take this to someone else—I'm busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest right now. With the law set to take effect soon, local businesses have been busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest trying to get in line with new regulations. See also: busy, contest, man dick measuring contest vulgar slang A petty competition among individuals (usually men) who are trying to prove that they are better at something than the others. You're all good golfers, OK? Now can we please stop this ridiculous dick measuring contest? I hate how these political debates always seem to turn into a dick measuring contest, with each candidate trying to outdo the others. See also: contest, dick, measure no contest 1. A plea in a criminal court case, in which the defendant accepts a conviction without offering a defense, but also without admitting guilt. The college student plead no contest to charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault. 2. An outcome in a combat sport, especially boxing, in which there is neither a winner nor a loser due to reasons outside of the combatants' control. The referee declared no contest when the power went out in the stadium. The referee accidentally hit one of the fighters in the eye with his elbow, so he had to declare a no contest. 3. A situation in which one side is overwhelmingly more likely to succeed over the other. A: "Who would win in a fight between Batman and Superman?" B: "Superman, no contest." Everyone assumed it was no contest that Robertson would win, given his size, experience, and ability. Yet against all odds, Ramirez defeated him in the final seconds of the match. See also: contest, no not going to win any beauty contests Not especially beautiful or attractive. Sometimes used as a facetious or sarcastic way of calling someone or something ugly. I know I'm not going to win any beauty contests, but I don't think I'm so ugly that no one would want to be with me. A: "What do you think of their new house?" B: "Well, it isn't going to win any beauty contests, that's for sure." See also: any, beauty, contest, going, not, win pissing contest rude slang A useless or trivial argument, competition, or comparison. Whenever Jeff and Tim hang out, they always get into this pissing contest about who's the bigger sci-fi fanatic. If you two are quite finished with your little pissing contest, do you think we might get back to work now? See also: contest, piss Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. no contest 1. Lit. [in games] a situation where one team fails to appear for a competition. It was declared no contest because the opposing team was stuck in traffic out on the expressway. 2. Fig. a situation where the winner-to-be of a contest is obvious even before holding the contest. It was no contest. The wrestler was so big and strong that no one could have defeated him. See also: contest, no not going to win any beauty contests Fig. homely; ugly. Fred isn't going to win any beauty contests, but he's smart and considerate and he does well at his job. This old truck of mine is not going to win any beauty contests, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. See also: any, beauty, contest, going, not, win McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. no contest 1 a decision by the referee to declare a boxing match invalid on the grounds that one or both of the boxers are not making serious efforts. 2 a competition, comparison, or choice of which the outcome is a foregone conclusion. This expression is mainly found in the USA, and is perhaps influenced by the plea of nolo contendere (I do not wish to contend) in US law, meaning that the defendant in a criminal prosecution accepts conviction but does not admit guilt. See also: contest, no Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest legged I'm busy in the thick of (something) in the thick of it in the thick of something/of doing something in the thick of things catch somebody on the hop catch someone on the hop caught on the hop References in periodicals archive Along with the "Field Kitchen" contest , Azerbaijani servicemen participate in the "Sea Cup" contest that is held in Azerbaijan, "Tank Biathlon" contest in Russia, "Masters of Artillery Fire" in Kazakhstan, "Sniper Frontier" in Belarus and "Military Medical Relay Race" contest in Uzbekistan. National servicemen participate in International Army Games-2019 "Mr Gandhi's decision to contest from a constituency in the south and from his traditional constituency Amethi will create a huge resonance for the party throughout the country. Other parties can't dictate from where Rahul Gandhi should contest polls, Congress leader Ashwani Kumar The Congress will also not contest in Kannauj, a seat represented by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple, and Firozabad, represented by Akhilesh's cousin Akshay Yadav. Congress not to field candidates in 7 UP seats Emerging as champions in the team contest are Senior-Philippines C composed of the Mallari sisters and Ong, and Senior-Philippines F composed of Pelegrino, Princer and Kaizer Albert De Asis of Quezon City Christian Academy. Pinoy mathletes win 33 awards in India contest Old party worker Abdul Karim Khan will contest elections from NA-3 Swat for the first time. Many ANP nominees contesting elections for first time PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi decided to contest from NA-221 Tharparkar while PTI's Dr Arif Alvi from NA-247 in Karachi. Imran, Shehbaz, Bilawal to contest general elections from multiple seats On April 30, the former minister had announced to contest upcoming general elections from three constituencies. Ch Nisar announces to contest polls from NA-63 DAP is contesting seven state seats and three parliamentary seats, while Amanah will contest two state seats and two parliamentary seats. Sabah PKR's Christina Liew to contest two seats For contest information on the essay contest for the 2018-2019 school year, contact Diane Eads at (630) 584-7044. Elias Kent Kane DAR names essay contest winners Aseefa will turn 25 years old next month and will be eligible to contest elections from NA-248 in Lyari and NA-223 from Tando Allahyar. Aseefa Bhutto to contest elections from Lyari or Tando Allahyar: PPP Aseefa will turn 25 years old next month and will be eligible to contest elections from NA-248 in Lyari and NA-223 from Tando Allahyar.She is a registered voter from Tando Allahyar but is interested in contesting from Lyari. Aseefa Bhutto to contest elections from Lyari or Tando Allahyar: PPP This long-standing tradition has been turned into a spectator sport with Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, the annual American hot dog eating extravaganza which is considered as a big part of the day's celebrations. How Did Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Start? A pair of elementary school children from Texas and Connecticut took home the top prizes in Paralyzed Veterans of America's (PVA) 13th annual Veterans Day Poster and Poem Contest. Contest winners The film centers around a poem by Mawlana Jalal-Addin Al-Romi; in its first international showing was displayed along with fourteen international films in the contest for the "Muhr Guld Short Film". Shwan Attuf's My Father's Garden in Dubai
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