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foot-pound-second
Of or relating to a measurement system that uses the foot as a measure of distance, the pound as a measure of force, and the second as a measure of time. Abbreviations: ft-lb-s, fps, f.p.s.
foot-pound-second
A unit of mechanical power, equal to that required to raise one pound through a distance of one foot in one second.
foot-pound-seconds
800-pound gorilla
(idiomatic) An entity that dominates its environment. / (idiomatic) Something dangerous, menacing, or frightening that is obvious but not addressed.
penny wise and pound foolish
(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.
penny wise, pound foolish
Alternative form of penny wise and pound foolish
penny-wise and pound-foolish
enough sense to pound sand into a rathole
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
It is better to prevent a disease than to have to cure it. / (idiomatic, by extension) Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.
