along about »
Approximately; at around some time.
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at hand »
Near; soon; approaching; imminent.
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back-of-the-envelope »
Approximate, rough, simplified.
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ballpark estimate »
A ballpark figure, a very rough approximation.
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bark up the wrong tree »
To attempt or pursue the wrong thing; to take the wrong approach; to follow a false lead.
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bear down »
To approach another vessel from windward.
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bear down on »
To approach someone in a very determined way.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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bleep out »
To censor inappropriate spoken words by obscuring them with the sound of a bleep.
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blow the whistle »
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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born in a barn »
Engaging in the annoying behavior of inappropriately, and usually neglectfully, leaving open a door or window.
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change horses in midstream »
To change plans or approaches at an inopportune time, such as when an effort is already underway, generally considered an inadvisable thing to do.
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come out of the closet »
To tell others about homosexuality, bisexuality or any minority or disapproved-of belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.
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come up »
To come towards, to approach.
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cotton to »
To like; approve of, accept, or tolerate.
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