air out »
To discuss in the open.
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April showers bring May flowers »
April, traditionally a rainy period, gives way to May, when flowers will bloom because of the water provided to them by the April rains.By extension, that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness.
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are your ears burning »
Said of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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argue out »
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
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barrel »
A metallic tube, as of a gun, from which a projectile is discharged.
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bat around »
To discuss.
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bat away »
To avoid by diverting the focus of a discussion.
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behind closed doors »
Public disclosure.
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bite me »
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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blow off »
To shoot something with a gun, causing it to come disconnected.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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break in the case »
A new discovery in a case.
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business before pleasure »
An admonishment that discharging one's obligations must take precedence over devoting time to pursuits meant solely for one's own gratification.
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cast away »
To discard.
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cast off »
To discard or reject something.
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