(informal) One's decisions or actions will bring undesirable consequences only on oneself.

An action or occurrence must be very bad indeed if it brings no benefit to anyone.

For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.

Boasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.

Many problems are happening simultaneously or in close succession.

Rough play results in injury.

Indicates that rain is falling.

Progress through life is characterized by change. / The current situation is bound to change eventually.

It is better to act decisively and apologize for it later than to seek approval to act and risk delay, objections, etc.

(informal) cool, trendy / (informal) true, truthful