raise a stink »
To complain; to demand attention or remedy for a problem.
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rocket science »
Anything overly complex, detailed or confusing.
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rocket scientist »
Someone qualified to understand or handle that which is overly complex, detailed or confusing; a genius.
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Rome wasn't built in a day »
It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.
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round off »
To complete or finish something.
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round out »
To make more complete by adding details.
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run for one's money »
A difficult challenge for the person indicated, especially one involving a competitive situation.
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run for the roses »
A hard-fought competition or demanding challenge of any kind.
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run the gamut »
To encompass the full range or variety possible.
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run through »
To use completely, in a short space of time. Usually money.
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runner up »
second-placed competitor
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sabre-rattling »
Any threat, such as one company threatening another with a lawsuit.
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said and done »
Agreed to and accomplished or finished.
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see someone's point »
To comprehend the meaning that someone is trying to convey.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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