Even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point.

Two who are very similar. / (card games) A combination of two cards of the same rank. / (card games) A hand in which the best combination is two of a kind.

(idiomatic) Of the same type or character.

A minimum of effort.

(idiomatic) To produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

(idiomatic) Facing a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives.

(card games) five cards of the same rank, often only possible if one or more wild cards are being used.

(UK, derogatory, as a gesture) A disrespectful gesture; a snook.

Something enjoyable or beneficial which, nevertheless, becomes bothersome or harmful in large quantities or over an extended period of time.