answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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break up »
Of a telephone conversation, to cease to be understandable because of a bad connection.
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bridge »
An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
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burn one's bridges »
To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc.
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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ivory tower »
A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
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off the hook »
Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up.
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roadwarrior »
A person who carries a mobile device such as a laptop or PDA and uses wireless internet connections to work.
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tie up »
link, connection
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