Good spellA spell can mean a fairly or relatively short period of time; you'll hear weather forecasts predict a dry spell. Sports commentators will say that a sportsperson is going through a good spell when they're performing consistently better than they normally do. Grandfather clause An existing condition (usually in a contract or other agreement) that cannot be changed, even if the conditions are changed for others. Graveyard shift If you have to work very late at night, it is the graveyard shift. Gravy train If someone is on the gravy train, they have found and easy way to make lots of money. Greasy pole (UK) The greasy pole is the difficult route to the top of politics, business, etc. Great minds think alike If two people have the same thought at the same time, one of them might say "Great minds think alike." Greek to me If you don't understand something, it's all Greek to you. Green light If you are given the green light, you are given approval to do something. Grey area A grey/gray area is one where there is no clear right or wrong. Grey Cardinal Someone who is a Grey Cardinal exerts power behind the scenes, without drawing attention to himself/herself. Grey cells 'Grey cells' means 'brain' Eg: Use your grey cells to understand it
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