across the board »
A racing bet where one bets that the same competitor will place in first, second and third.
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across the board »
Pertaining to all categories or things.
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across the pond »
On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
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at cross purposes »
Against one another; contrary in direction or goals.
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at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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beat up »
To sail to windward using a series of alternate tacks across the wind.
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broad across the beam »
Without fat on the hips and the bottom.
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come about »
To tack; to change tack; to maneuver the bow of a sailing vessel across the wind so that the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other; to position a boat with respect to the wind after tacking.
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come across »
To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image.
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come across »
To find, usually by accident.
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criss-cross applesauce »
Cross-legged.
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cross my heart »
A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.
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cross off »
To strike out; to cross out; to draw a line through.
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cross off »
To finish; to mark something as complete.
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cross out »
To strike out; to draw a line through.
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