about turn »
An about face; a military command to a formation of soldiers to reverse the direction in which they are facing.
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ace in the hole »
A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage.
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all good things come to an end »
Nothing lasts forever.
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and counting »
Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
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at a glance »
Upon cursory examination; an abbreviated review.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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back into »
To reverse a vehicle into a space.
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back onto »
To reverse a vehicle onto something.
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back out »
To reverse a vehicle from a confined space.
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back up »
So as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.
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beg off »
To avoid, or cancel some event that one has previously arranged with someone.
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big break »
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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bite one's tongue »
To forcibly prevent oneself from uttering a word.
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board up »
To block doors or windows with boards, either to prevent access or as protection from storms, etc.
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