many a slip between the cup and the lip

Generally refers to a situation where things did not happen at the last minute the way they were expected to due to unforseen reasons

I was to get a raise this year, but it didnt happen due to the merger.
Well my friend, there is many a slip between the cup and the lip!

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how many beans make five

An old British expression, used in the context "he knows how many beans make five", meaning "he knows his stuff" or referring to one who's good at mathematical puzzlers. Derives from the days of the abacus, when the wooden beads (beans) were moved along in various increments.

"He's a clever bloke, he knows how many beans make five"

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too many chiefs, not enough Indians

Phrase used to claim there are too many bosses, not enough workers, but also used to lament the over-education of the "masses," who should realize their place. Usually uttered by yuppies or their parents, quite confident that no one in their circle will end up a mere "Indian."

"Ah, another fellowship program, but you can't find a good lawn man these days. Too many chiefs, not enough Indians."

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too many chiefs and not enough Indians

nobody wants to be employed here but everyone wants to be in charge

I think the problem was that the store had too many chiefs and not enough Indians.

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Too many turns of the coat hanger

This is an idom, referring to a woman who has had several abortions. The coat hanger reference refers to old time, back alley or low quality abortions.

She said she couldn't get pregnant because she had too many turns of the coat hanger.

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Receiving many messages from gamers

A thinly-veiled euphemism for trying not to hurt the feelings of certain groups of people.

A phrase to use when you want to make up some excuses that will be instantly understood by others that you are going to do something terrible, extremely laughable, or just plain idiotic.

1. Hey, boss, uh, after receiving many messages from gamers, I will not go to work today.

2. Earlier today, it was announced that the game Devotion is coming to GOG. After receiving many messages from gamers, we have decided not to list the game in our store.

Too many dicks in one hole

Redundancy, six guys doing a job that requires just one guy. You could also consider this a form of clusterfuck.

I've got 6 guys painting a single 4 x 8 sheet of drywall. Talk about too many dicks in one hole...this is a clusterfuck!