against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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be my guest »
Do as you wish; go ahead; help yourself; go for it!.
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catch up »
To be reaching something that had been ahead.
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center field »
The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.
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fools rush in where angels fear to tread »
A person who does not plan ahead and think matters through becomes involved in risky or unfavorable situations which prudent people avoid.
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full speed ahead »
A command, especially on military vessels, to move forward at maximum speed.
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full speed ahead »
Maximum effort without reservations or delay.
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go ahead »
To proceed; to begin.
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jump the queue »
To move into a queue ahead of others who have been waiting longer or that have a higher priority; push in.
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keep up »
To stay even or ahead.
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ox is in the ditch »
This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.
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pull away »
To move ahead.
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steal a march on »
To get ahead of someone or something by starting earlier.
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