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red herring
something intended to divert attention from the real problem or matter at hand; a misleading clue.
red herring prospectus
a tentative prospectus circulated by the underwriters of a new issue of stocks or bonds that is pending approval; so called because the front cover of such a prospectus must carry a special notice printed in red.
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gild the lily
to add unnecessary ornamentation, a special feature, etc., in an attempt to improve something that is already complete, satisfactory, or ideal.
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fool's paradise
means a state of enjoyment based on false beliefs or hope.
If you live in a fool's paradise, you are in a state of illusory happiness.
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Experience is the best teacher.
The best way to learn a job is to do it.
Experience is an expensive school. Unfortunately, most people will learn from no other.
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play fast and loose
means to act in an irresponsible or inconsiderate manner, especially to employ deception to gain one's ends.
If you play fast and loose in the stock market, you are likely to lose money and cause unhappiness to others as well.
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close but no cigar
At one time slot machines gave out cigars as prices.
If someone says, "You are close but no cigar", it means you are near to success but you have not attained it.
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turn over a new leaf
means to begin anew or make a fresh start.
If you have been losing money in the stock market, you should take stock of your ability and then turn over a new leaf.
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take the bulls by the horns
to do something difficult in a determined and confident way
As soon as the exaggerated uptrend line is breached, you must take the bulls by the horns and locked in your profits or cut your losses immediately.
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a red-letter day
a day that is very important or very special
In candlestick charting, the formation of a
hammer, after a sharp decline, is likely to be a red-letter day, and signal a reversal of trend.
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over the moon
extremely pleased and happy
He was over the moon when he found that his strategy worked.
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