in the black »
Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
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in the first place »
To begin with; earlier; first; at the start.
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it's all grist to the mill »
Everything referred to in the present context has some sort of use.1999, Simon Blackburn, Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy (Oxford University Press paperback, ISBN 0199690871), ch. 7 section 6: "Kant
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ivory tower »
A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
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jump off »
To move from an elevated place by one jump.
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keel over »
To collapse in a faint; to black out; to die.
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keep out »
To refrain from entering a place or condition.
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keep out »
To restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.
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keep out of »
To stay away from a place or condition.
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keep out of »
To restrain someone or something from entering a place or condition.
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knacker's yard »
A place to send a person or object that is spent beyond all reasonable use.
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knock around »
To be in an unknown place.
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knock out of the box »
To cause a pitcher to be replaced by heavy hitting.
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knock out of the box »
To cause something to be replaced by something else.
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know like the back of one's hand »
To be intimately knowledgeable about something, especially a place.
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