whistle-stop train tour »
A tour in a political campaign that makes many brief stops in small communities.
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why the dickens »
Euphemism for why the Devil, used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning a question.
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with open arms »
With enthusiasm, as if embracing.
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work the room »
To interact with one's audience, taking queues from its reactions and adapting one's performance or words to elicit the audience's attention and enthusiasm.
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wouldn't you know it »
Expresses dismay or annoyance, especially at bad luck or misfortune.
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yellow journalism »
Material published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste.
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yellow press »
Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.
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zip up »
To convert a computer file into a smaller package.
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zoom out »
To focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a smaller image, or a more distant view.
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zoom out »
So as to make it smaller and possibly less detailed.
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