ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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all in all »
Generally; for the most part; mostly.
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bad taste in one's mouth »
A feeling something is morally despicable as to cause nausea.
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be in for »
To be able to expect or anticipate; to be about to suffer, generally said of something unpleasant.
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behind its time »
Showing characteristics of the past; present in one's work after later advances in the field; coming later than could be generally accepted.
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below the belt »
Unfair; dirty; not according to the generally accepted rules.
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bend the truth »
To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
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blow over »
To pass naturally; to go away; to settle or calm down.
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boot camp »
A short, intensive, quasi-military program generally aimed at young offenders as an alternative to a jail term.
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break in »
New function more naturally through use or wear.
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by and large »
Mostly, generally; with few exceptions.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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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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chew the fat »
To chat idly or generally waste time talking.
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come out in the wash »
Of problems or difficulties, to work out, resolve, or become understood eventually and naturally.
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