turf war »
A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.
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turn the other cheek »
To accept a punishment or an injury and not act out revenge or retaliate.
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twiddle one's thumbs »
To wait or dawdle; to accomplish nothing useful or lack a useful occupation.
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two for two »
Successful at both of two efforts.
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two left feet »
Exhibiting particular clumsiness, especially at dancing or at soccer.
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up to scratch »
Sufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality.
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up to snuff »
Adequate; of acceptable or quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.
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up-and-comer »
Someone who is up-and-coming, who has begun to be successful in some field and is likely to become even more successful in the future.
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up-and-coming »
Emerging; aspiring; improving; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.
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uphill battle »
A challenge with the odds of success stacked strongly against.
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used to »
Accustomed to; in the habit of.
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walk in the snow »
An occasion when a momentous career decision is made, especially a decision to resign or retire.
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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water under the bridge »
Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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