We've found 82 phrases for ETC. (0.131 seconds):
about turn »
A complete change of opinion, direction, etc.
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angle for »
To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means. Political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc.
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answer back »
To issue echo characters, protocol responses, reflexive connection requests, etc.
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ark ruffian »
Rogues who, in conjunction with watermen, robbed, and sometimes murdered, on the water, by picking a quarrel with the passengers in a boat, boarding it, plundering, stripping, and throwing them overboard, etc. A species of badger.
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board up »
To block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.
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boil down »
As an allusion to the cooking technique of reducing liquids by heat, one boils down a problem, argument, etc. to its most central elements.
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brass ring »
Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.
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bring it on »
Used to indicate one's willingness to accept a challenge, confront a threat, etc.
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bugger up »
To break or spoil something, or make it inoperative, useless etc.
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burn one's bridges »
To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc.
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bush league »
A low-ranking or inferior level among groups, professions, organizations, etc.
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carry one's weight »
To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
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check in »
To announce or record one's arrival at a hotel, airport etc.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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come out of the closet »
To tell others about homosexuality, bisexuality or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.
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