another nail in one's coffin »
One in a series of factors which lead, or purport to lead, to downfall.
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at cross purposes »
Against one another; contrary in direction or goals.
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balance out »
To counteract one another so as to be balanced.
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beam up »
To teleport another person or object in the same manner.
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bear down »
To approach another vessel from windward.
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bird in the bosom »
A secret pledge that one makes for another.
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birds of a feather flock together »
People of similar character, background, or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another.
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bite me »
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
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boss about »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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boss around »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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bridge »
A song contained within another song, often demarcated by meter, key, or melody.
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but who's counting »
Used as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to.
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by hook or by crook »
By any means possible; one way or another.
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call someone's bluff »
To take action on the basis that another person is bluffing.
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cast the first stone »
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing that one is blameless.
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