about turn »
An about face; a military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing.
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across the board »
Pertaining to all categories or things.
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after all »
In the end; anyway; referring to something that was believed to be the case, but has now been shown not to be.
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against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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against the grain »
Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.
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against the grain »
To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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aim at »
To design for a particular audience.
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all nations »
A composition of all the different spirits sold in a dram-shop, collected in a vessel into which the drainings of the bottles and quartern pots are emptied.
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all things come to those who wait »
(dated) A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.
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all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy »
Too much focus on one's career is often viewed unfavorably.Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.
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all-over oneself »
Feeling self-satisfied.
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an axe to grind »
A grievance, with implications of confrontation.
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ankle socks »
hosiery
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another nail in one's coffin »
One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
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