across the board »
Pertaining to all categories or things.
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all hollow »
As a foregone conclusion.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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clean someone's clock »
To defeat decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.
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come to »
To regard or specify, as narrowing a field of choices by category.
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full of oneself »
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.
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give away the store »
To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.
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grey area »
An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories where the border between the two is fuzzy.
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neither fish nor fowl »
Said of something not easily categorized or not fitting neatly into any established group.
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not have a leg to stand on »
To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.
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shit or get off the pot »
To choose between taking action now, or foregoing the opportunity until a later date.
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smooth operator »
A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.
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sticking point »
A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
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talk down »
To negotiate a lower price.
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talk turkey »
To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.
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throw under the bus »
To betray or blame; to use as a scapegoat.
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