make an example of »
He made an example of the drunken sailor with twenty lashes, to show that he must have a sober crew.
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make an example of »
To punish someone so as to be a warning to others.
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mock up »
To create a model or demonstration; to create a preliminary version or sample.
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nut-cutting time »
Time to exert maximum effort, for example, due to an approaching deadline or a looming competitive situation.
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object lesson »
An example that typifies a principle.
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object lesson »
Anything used an example or lesson which serves to warn others as to the outcomes that result from a particular action or behavior, as exemplified by the fates of those who followed that course.
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poster child »
One who is a prototypical or quintessential example of something.
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see someone through »
To constitute ample supply for one for.
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spot check »
A cursory inspection or examination or the inspection or examination of a sample of something.
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spring to mind »
To appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.
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such as »
For example.
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take after »
To follow someone's example.
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throw shapes »
To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops" at them, without actually doing harm or knowing karate.
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tin god »
An individual that abuses or exceeds his authority over others, frequently in petty ways; for example a low-level manager in situational comedies and other entertainment.
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you name it »
Used after a short list to show that further examples are unnecessary; all kinds of things.
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