toss-upness »
The quality of being a toss-up, usually used in reference to a toss-up state in American presidential elections.
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tread lightly »
To proceed carefully; especially, to seek to avoid causing offense.
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turn away »
To refuse to admit someone.
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turn back »
To refuse to allow someone to pass a border or enter a place.
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turn down »
To refuse, decline, or deny.
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turn out »
To refuse service or shelter; to eject or evict.
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turn up one's nose »
To refuse, especially as due to pride or status.
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upset the applecart »
To spoil carefully laid plans or arrangements; to spoil something.
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walk on eggshells »
To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.
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walk on eggshells »
To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
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watch one's mouth »
To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.
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watch out »
To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
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when the shit hits the fan »
A reference to the messy consequences of a secret or private situation becoming public.
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who's 'she', the cat's mother%3F »
A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their name when appropriate.
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wrong side of the tracks »
. May refer to area where the working class, poor or extremely poor live.
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