about to »
Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
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all eyes »
Having prominent eyes.
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around the corner »
Imminent.
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at hand »
Near; soon; approaching; imminent.
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bear down on »
To approach someone in a very determined way.
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bent on »
Completely determined; obstinate.
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bump up »
To give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.
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captain of industry »
A prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.
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check out »
To examine or inspect; to espy.
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clay »
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
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creature feature »
A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role.
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devil's advocate »
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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do-or-die »
Requiring a determined or desperate effort to avoid the consequences of failure.
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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eye up »
To examine closely something coveted.
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feast or famine »
A situation in which something is always either extremely abundant or in extremely short supply.
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forewarned is forearmed »
Advance awareness of a situation, especially a risky one, prepares one to deal with it.1863, Charles Reade, Hard Cash, ch. 4:[W]hatever a young gentleman of that age says to you, he says to many other ladies; but your experience is not equal to your sense; so profit by mine . . . forewarned is forearmed.1885, G. A. Henty, Saint George for England, ch. 4:Sometimes, they say, it is wiser to remain in ignorance; at other times forewarned is forearmed.circa 1903, Lucy Maud Montgomery, "Why Mr. Cropper Changed His Mind":"Well, Miss Maxwell, I think it only fair to tell you that you may have trouble with those boys when they do come. Forewarned is forearmed, you know."
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game face »
The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.
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gold mine »
A mine for gold ore or metal.
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gold mine »
A plentiful stockpile of something sought after.
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gold mine »
A very profitable economic venture.
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hardwired »
In humans and animals, genetically determined, instinctive behavior, as opposed to learned behavior.
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hit the headlines »
To appear prominently in the news, especially on the front page.
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in the wind »
Impending or in the offing; imminent.
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it is easy to find a stick to beat a dog »
(rare or obsolete, proverb) If a person is determined to punish someone, they will find a way to do so.1596
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loom large »
be prominent
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make head or tail of »
To determine to be good or bad.
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might makes right »
The stronger and more powerful rule others, control the situation or determine right and wrong.
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mine arse on a bandbox »
An answer to the offer of any thing inadequate to the purpose for which it is proffered, like offering a bandbox for a seat.
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miner's canary »
A caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.
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miner's canary »
Any thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.
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miners' canary »
A caged bird kept caged in mines because its demise provided a warning of dangerous levels of toxic gases.
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miners' canary »
Any thing, especially an organism, whose demise or distress provides an early warning of danger.
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moment of truth »
A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.
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on the brink »
Very nearly; imminent; close.
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on the face of it »
Apparently; as far as can be seen or determined.
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on the point »
Very nearly; imminent; close.
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on the ropes »
Showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
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orange up »
To make more prominent by making orange or adding orange colour.
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pissing contest »
A boys' prankish competition to determine who can urinate the furthest up a wall.
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pore over »
To examine something carefully and attentively.
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right back »
Used in several informal constructions to indicate return -- especially imminent return to a point of origin.
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run after »
To make a determined effort to win someone's affections.
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scope out »
To examine; to scout; to investigate; to check out.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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set in one's ways »
Driven by habit; inclined or determined to continue according to one's custom or established preferences.
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soapbox »
A crate for packing soap, or, by extension, any inexpensive crude platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it, especially when used for speeches.
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steal somebody's thunder »
To detract from somebody's accomplishments or glory; to undermine.
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stick out »
To be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive.
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take a gander »
To take a look; to check or examine.
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take a look »
To examine or observe.
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the die is cast »
The future is determined; there are no more options; events will proceed in an irreversible manner.
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turn upside down »
To thoroughly examine.
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vote in »
To collectively approve a nominee into an office or position as a result of voting.
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