ballpark estimate »
A ballpark figure, a very rough approximation.
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ballpark figure »
An educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.
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be on to »
To figure out; to realize the truth.
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big cheese »
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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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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break up »
To stop a fight; to separate people who are fighting.
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bury the hatchet »
To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.
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clean someone's clock »
To defeat decisively, in a physical fight or other competition or negotiation.
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company »
A unit of firefighters and their equipment.
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crunch numbers »
To figure; to do the math.
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dead »
Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
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diplomatic flu »
An illness feigned by one or more government officials or other public figures as an excuse for an absence really based on political reasons.
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drive-by media »
Media professionals who "spray" a bunch of repetitive misstatements, mistaken and misinterpreted news reports to cause excitement and confusion. They then figuratively "drive off" leaving the cleanup of their mess and hysteria to others, to correct and properly explain and interpret.
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drop the gloves »
To fight.
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duke it out »
To fight, especially with the fists.
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