wall in »
To enclose by surrounding with walls.
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warts and all »
Of or pertaining to a description or other depiction which reveals the full range of characteristics of a person or thing, including the shortcomings and imperfections.
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wash out »
To lose traction while going around a turn, especially in cycling, motorsports and skiing/snowboarding.
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wedding ring »
jewellery item
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when the cat's away the mice will play »
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.
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whistle past the graveyard »
To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.
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whistle walk »
The path slaves took to deliver food from the kitchen building of a plantation to the main dining room. Slaves were expected to whistle during this walk in order to assure their masters that they were not eating the food.
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white wedding »
A wedding in which the bride is still a virgin.
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whole shebang »
A building or house and everything in it.
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wild-goose chase »
A task whose execution is inordinately complex relative to the value of the outcome.
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wind down »
Lower by winding something.
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with bated breath »
"holding one's breath".
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with flying colors »
Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.
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write down »
In a simple or condescending style.
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