abstract nonsense »
Details which involve diagram chasing.
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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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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blow-by-blow »
Detailing every action or occurrence completely.
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bogged down »
Stuck; mired, as in detail, difficulty; delayed or made slower.
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brain surgery »
Something that is overly complex, detailed or confusing.
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brass monkey »
A cocktail of vodka, rum and orange juice, sometimes with the addition of galliano.
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break down »
To give more detail.
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bright-eyed and bushy-tailed »
Alert and in an eager, frisky, or playful mood; full of life.
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bury the lead »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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bury the lede »
To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts.
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call out »
To specify, especially in detail.
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chase tail »
Partner.
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cheese down »
To coil the tail of a rope on deck so as to present a neat appearance.
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cite chapter and verse »
To speak authoritatively, providing detailed factual information.
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