touch%C3%A9 »
Used in a conversation or debate to concede a point as true, often in response to a successful counter of one's own logic.
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turn the corner »
To pass a critical point.
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upset the applecart »
To spoil carefully laid plans or arrangements; to spoil something.
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victory at sea »
Ocean conditions very windblown and messy, possibly to the point of being inimical to surfing and other water sports.
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waste breath »
To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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whistle Dixie »
To engage in a pointless or unproductive activity; to do something without resolve, seriousness or commitment.
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within an ace of »
Very near; on the point of.
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wits' end »
Limit of one's sanity or mental capacity; point of desperation.
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work one's arse off »
Work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
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work one's tail off »
Work excessively or to the point of exhaustion.
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wrestling with a pig »
To engage in a pointless task that leaves one worse off for having made an honest attempt.
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