against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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as is »
In its present state or condition, especially as a contractual condition of sale.
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at cross purposes »
Against one another; contrary in direction or goals.
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best of both worlds »
A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.
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come down with »
To contract or get; to show symptoms of a minor illness.
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devil is in the details »
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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double Dutch »
Sex using a condom and the contraceptive pill at the same time.
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evil twin »
A duplicate or counterpart of something or someone that acts in a contrary, nefarious, or insidious manner.
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fall together »
To contract.
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farm out »
To subcontract some task to another; to outsource.
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fine print »
The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.
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fly in the face of »
To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.
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go native »
Of a contractor or consultant, to begin working directly as an employee for a company and cease to work through a contracting firm or agency.
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in the face of »
Despite, against, contrary to.
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long ways, long lies »
Someone who comes back from a far-off country can tell lies without fear of being contradicted.
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