41.66

gold standard is a benchmark

a cardinal rule of living

a point of reference

absolute criterion for goodness

a basic rule of life

a general norm

41.67

a general principle

a definitive principle

a guiding principle

an empirical rule

a strict rule

a litmus test

and an excellent role model for others

STANDARD

41.68

RAIN DROPS (The Sopranos)

on the one hand on the other hand

I just don’t get it

I just do not get it

I understand them to be the yes men

the ease of access

so how are we doing

41.69

but enough about me

when I see you I lose all control

a made man

you have something you want to say to me

do you have any idea

how much it means to me

41.70

problem is

I can’t get away those days

I cannot get away those days

I don’t want to even talk about it anymore

I do not want to even talk about it anymore

go ahead already and get it over with

RAIN DROPS

Audio Credits: NASA