ins and outs »
The details or fine points of something.
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inside joke »
A joke that is understood or meant to be understood only by certain people who are in the know about the details.
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into detail »
Thoroughly; including every detail.
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it's not what you know but who you know »
For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.1951, G. P. Bush and L. H. Hattery, "Federal Recruitment of Junior Engineers," Science, vol. 114, no. 2966, p. 456:Eighty-four students referred to political influence as a disadvantage of federal employment with such remarks as: "There are too many political connections necessary . . . it's not what you know but who you know
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jew down »
To bargain or haggle with a seller in order to obtain a lower price for a good or service.
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jump »
To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
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just for fun »
For no particular reason, just because it is fun, entertaining; for to relieve boredom.
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keep a weather eye open »
To maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
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keep an eye open »
To maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.
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keep an eye open »
To maintain vigilance for someone or something.
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keep it up »
To maintain one's erection.
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keep it up »
To maintain or continue a positive streak.
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keep one's eye on the ball »
To maintain one's concentration fixed on one important theme.
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keep up »
To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating.
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kept up »
maintained
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