an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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breathe easy »
To relax or feel secure about something.
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bring it weak »
To fail to accomplish an accomplishable task or to make an attempt at less than maximum effort; to "half-ass" or "fake the funk".
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cash in »
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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chill out »
Relax, take it easy.
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close as wax »
Miserly.
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cool it »
Calm down, relax, take a time out.
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cut somebody some slack »
To be patient or lenient with somebody; to relax standards or expectations.
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easy does it »
Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.
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egg on »
To encourage or coax a person to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
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flat chat »
At maximum capability or speed.
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full blast »
Maximum capacity or effort.
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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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get a grip »
To relax; to calm down; to stop being angry; to come to one's senses or become more rational.
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