burn the midnight oil »
To work studiously, especially late into the night.
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business end »
The part of a tool or other similar item, that is physically used for its operation, rather than the part which is held.
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bust one's butt »
To work exceptionally hard.
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butter up »
To flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.
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by and large »
Mostly, generally; with few exceptions.
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by hand »
Manually; without the use of automation or machines.
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by one's own hand »
As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.
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by the by »
Used to introduce a new topic; incidentally.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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by trade »
As a profession; professionally.
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call a spade a spade »
To speak the truth; to say things as they really are.
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call in »
To summon someone, especially for help or advice.
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call out »
To specify, especially in detail.
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calling card »
A prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.
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calling card »
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
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