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To do something that inadvertently leads to trouble. The phrase refers to Cadmus, a figure in Greek mythology who killed a dragon and, on instructions from Athena, sowed (planted) its teeth. The soldiers that grew from the teeth fought each other until only a few remained. A: "Why did you invite Joe, my sworn enemy, to this party?"
in light of: preposition because of, by way of explaaation, considering, even considering, in consideration of , in view of, taken in relation to, taken together with, taken with regard to, to clarify, to clear up, to simplify, with knowledge of, with regard to , with specific reference to Associated concepts: in light of precedence, in light ...
(see) the possibility of success, happiness, etc. in the future, especially after a long period of difficulty: Business has been bad recently, but I think we’re beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. See also: end, light, of, tunnel. Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017. light at the end of the tunnel.
out of the picture. 1. If someone is out of the picture, they are no longer involved in the situation you are talking about. Once Derek was out of the picture, Malcolm's visits became more frequent. Maybe with Paula out of the picture, Mark would be willing to talk. 2.
1. Sl. to die. A shot rang out, and another cowboy bit the dust. The soldier was too young to bite the dust. 2. Sl. to break; to fail; to give out. My old car finally bit the dust. This pen is out of ink and has bitten the dust. See also: bite, dust.
on top of the world. Elated; blissfully or triumphantly happy. I was on top of the world when I found out that I'd gotten an A on my hardest exam. Cathy has been on top of the world ever since she got that big promotion at work. See also: of, on, top, world.
