add fuel to the fire »
To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.
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ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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all set »
Ready; prepared.
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at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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change horses in midstream »
To change plans or approaches at an inopportune time, such as when an effort is already underway, generally considered an inadvisable thing to do.
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close the stable door after the horse has bolted »
To attempt to prevent a problem only to find it has already happened.
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coals to Newcastle »
A pointless venture, in the sense of sending something to a place where it's made, or where they already have an abundance.
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cut in »
Especially, to dance with someone who is already dancing by replacing his or her partner.
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dish out »
On to a dish ready for eating.
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don't cry over spilt milk »
It is no use worrying about unfortunate events which have already happened and which cannot be changed.
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double back »
To retrace one's steps; to go back where one has already gone.
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for the record »
Already publicly known.
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get ready »
prepare oneself
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go without saying »
To be obvious, apparent or clear, or already established.
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