a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step »
even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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brick by brick »
To create or build something in a steady, step-by-step fashion.
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cross the line »
To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.
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darken somebody's doorstep »
To enter somebody else's home uninvited.
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devil is in the details »
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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double back »
To retrace one's steps; to go back where one has already gone.
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down to the short strokes »
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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drop back »
Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.
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false step »
A misstep; a stumble.
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false step »
An erroneous action or decision.
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follow in someone's footsteps »
To follow the same path as someone.
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leave no stone unturned »
To do a task very carefully and thoroughly, not missing any step.
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little pitchers have big ears »
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.1844, Charlotte M. Yonge, Abbeychurch, ch. 2:Seeing me listening to something she was saying to Mamma, she turned round upon me with that odious proverb, "Little pitchers have long ears."1939, "Bedtime Bedlam," Time, 17 Apr.:A caution to U. S. parents, but a joy to radio merchandising, is the dread truth that little pitchers have big ears.2002, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, ISBN 9780743455961, p. 185:I suppose he might say pushed or went woowoo, but took a shit is, I fear, very much in the ballpark (little pitchers have big ears, after all).
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind »
A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone..
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