proxy mine

a mine that explodes in response to something close, a proximity mine

I'm not about to let a proxy mine catch me off guard.

hook line and sinker

completely, totally

He got drunk hook, line, and sinker. (example of hook line and sinker)

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Whack-job

a crazy person, especially one whose is in some way dangerous

I can't understand why they would let those whack-jobs have a say in things.

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hard times

a period of economic problems

The restaurant closed down because everyone was suddenly going through hard times.

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have deep pockets and short arms

to be rich and stingy

You sir, clearly have deep pockets and short arms.

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tight spot

a difficult situation, a troublesome situation

If dad had another stroke than he's in a tight spot.