assume the mantle »
To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilites.
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beam up »
To be teleported over a long distance by means of a specific imaginary technology, specifically from the surface of a planet to an orbiting starship.
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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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blanket term »
A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.
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brown bread »
Bread with a brown colour as distinct from white bread, wholemeal, granary or other specific types of bread.
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carry the message to Garcia »
To perform a requisite task without having been informed specifically by what method to do so.
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cite chapter and verse »
To provide specific references from an authoritative book, as the Bible or a book of statutes or rules, to support a statement.
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come of age »
To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult.
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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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fishing expedition »
A non-specific search for information, especially incriminating information.
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flat-footed »
Having the specific physical condition of flat feet.
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fudge the issue »
Adopt a solution to a specific problem which does not address the larger, more general problem of which the specific problem is an instance.
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good to go »
Ready for some specific task or ready for normal activity, especially after preparation or recovery.
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grease monkey »
A mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.
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hardwired »
Designed to perform a specific task.
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