turn heads »
To garner a considerable amount of attention.
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under erasure »
Of a bit of text, written and strickenthrough; hence, figuratively in some sense both present and absent.
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under way »
In operation, in progress, commenced.
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up in the air »
Literal: up in or into the sky or air.
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ups and downs »
Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows.
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wack out »
To become deranged.
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watch one's mouth »
In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.
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watch out »
To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
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whisper campaign »
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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white lie »
A deliberate, untrue statement which does no harm or is intended to produce a favorable result.
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whomp up »
To incite or generate.
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wipe away »
To remove or erase with a wiping motion.
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wipe out »
To physically erase something written.
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wits' end »
Limit of one's sanity or mental capacity; point of desperation.
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work around the clock »
To work all day and all night without a break, because it is imperative to finish something.
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