ass into gear »
Get going; get moving; start producing.
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battle cry »
Something the troops yell out when going to war or battle.
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beddy-bye »
Bedtime for a toddler, going to sleep, going to bed.
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cash cow »
A product, service, or enterprise that generates ongoing, high net free cash flows.
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deep water »
Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going.
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don't be penny wise and pound foolish »
Don't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.
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down on one's luck »
Unlucky or undergoing a period of bad luck, especially with respect to financial matters.
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empty promise »
A promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.
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fight a losing battle »
To continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win.
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fish or cut bait »
To choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide.
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go Dutch »
To pay for one's own food and bills, or split the cost, when eating at a restaurant or going out for entertainment.
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going rate »
The current standard or usual price, rate, or salary for something.
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going to the dogs »
In such a poor state that it should be left to the dogs.
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hit one's stride »
To reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going.
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hot to trot »
Eager to begin; anxious to get going.
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