apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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argue out »
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
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around the clock »
All the time or seemingly all the time; constantly.
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ask for the moon »
To claim or desire something that one cannot have.
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at arm's length »
Avoiding a close relationship.
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at bay »
Unable to come closer; at a distance.
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at the wheel »
Driving; in control of a vehicle.
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atom bomb »
nuclear weapon
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back into »
To reverse a vehicle into a space.
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back onto »
To reverse a vehicle onto something.
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back out »
To reverse a vehicle from a confined space.
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back up »
To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.
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back up »
To move a vehicle backwards.
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back-cloth star »
An actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to gain more attention to himself.
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balance the books »
To put or keep any closed or conservative system or its analysis in balance.
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