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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cradle robber »
A person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger or who employs or otherwise engages a young person for a purpose inappropriate for his or her age.
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cut out »
Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.
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deafening silence »
A silence, or a lack of any response, that signifies disapproval or lack of any enthusiasm.
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do one's damnedest »
To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.
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do one's darnedest »
To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.
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down to the wire »
At the very end of a process or project, especially one with a fast-approaching deadline.
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draw on »
To approach, come nearer, as evening.
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drawing near »
approaching
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due course »
Regular or appropriate passage or occurrence.
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f** with »
To mess with; to interact with in a careless or inappropriate way.
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give or take »
Approximately; plus or minus some unknown amount.
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go for »
To be equally valid or appropriate.
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go in for »
To have an interest in or approve of something.
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green light »
Approval, or permission to proceed.
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gut factor »
Feelings about what feels right or wrong, good or bad. An inner persuasion that one may feel convinced is the appropriate decision.
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hand waving »
Discussion or argumentation involving approximation, vagueness, educated guessing, or the attempt to explain or excuse vagaries.
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hit on »
To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.
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hit the spot »
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
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hot mess »
Refers to a person, thing, or situation in such a state of disarray or disapproval by peers, often in reference to physical appearance, perceived to be disastrously embarrassing, pitiful, or beyond repair.
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if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail »
With limited tools, single-minded people apply them inappropriately or indiscriminatelyIf a person is familiar with a certain, single subject/has with them a certain, single instrument, they may have a confirmation bias to believe that it is the answer to/involved in everything.
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if looks could kill »
A phrase said upon catching sight of someone's giving you a particularly nasty look of discontent or disapproval.
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in line »
Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
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in one's element »
In a situation which is entirely appropriate or familiar.
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in order »
Appropriate, worthwhile.
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in the doghouse »
In trouble; the subject of somebody's anger or disapproval.
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look daggers »
To stare sharply at someone to indicate disapproval without actually speaking.
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look forward to »
To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure.
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make light of »
To regard without due seriousness; to joke or disregard inappropriately.
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my arse »
Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
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my eye »
Expression of disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
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my foot »
Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
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nod off »
To fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.
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not touch something with a ten foot pole »
To approach something or someone.
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now you're cooking »
A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.
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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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off the mark »
Inaccurate; not correct or appropriate.
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off-the-wall »
Greatly inappropriate.
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on the right track »
Using the correct general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in a promising way.
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on the way »
Coming, approaching.
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one thousand »
Used in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.
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or so »
approximately; there abouts
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out of line »
Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.
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out of order »
Inappropriate or unsuitable.
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out of place »
Not in the proper situation or arrangement, or inappropriate for the circumstances.
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pencil whip »
To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.
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play fast and loose »
To be recklessly inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise ignoring guidelines and conventions.
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play it safe »
To take a cautious, risk-free approach.
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play to the gallery »
To appeal to the least sophisticated parts of an audience in order to obtain maximum approval.
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quick-and-dirty »
Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time.
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rob the cradle »
To use a young person for a purpose inappropriate to his or her age.
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round off »
To change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits.
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rule of thumb »
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.
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seagull approach »
The occurence of casual, ill-informed and hasty decisions or comments made by outside authorities who lack an understanding of the local issues or a real understanding of the facts of a particular situ.
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shotgun approach »
An approach in which the subject is indiscriminate and haphazard, using breadth, spread, or quantity in lieu of accuracy, planning, etc.
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smell the barn »
To experience heightened anticipation or to act with renewed speed or energy as one approaches a destination, goal, or other desired outcome, like a livestock animal at day's end returning to its barn.
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sneak up »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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sneak up on »
To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard.
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sort of »
Approximately; in a way; partially; not quite; somewhat.
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swallow one's pride »
To set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.
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take over »
To appropriate something without permission.
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talk out of turn »
To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.
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there's no time like the present »
Now (i.e., the present time) is an appropriate time to take a particular action.
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throw down »
To fight, incite to fight, or approach with the intent to fight; to make a stand.
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thumbs up »
A gesture signifying approval or okay; a thumb pointing up out of a fist.
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thumbs up »
An approval or okay.
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touch%C3%A9 »
An acknowledgement of the success, appropriateness or superiority of an argument, sometimes used sarcastically to mock one's opponent's absurd logic.
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turn a phrase »
To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.
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two thumbs up »
A hand gesture indicating strong approval.
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two thumbs up »
The strong approval itself.
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two wrongs don't make a right »
(ethics) A wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action.1915, William MacLeod Raine, The Highgrader, ch. 15:"But when it comes to taking what belongs to another
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up to snuff »
Adequate; of acceptable or quality; satisfying an appropriate standard.
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verge on »
To approach or come close to something; to border or be on the edge of something.
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vote in »
To collectively approve a nominee into an office or position as a result of voting.
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watch one's mouth »
In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances.
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way to go »
An expression of congratulations, encouragement, or approval.
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who's 'she', the cat's mother%3F »
A rebuke especially directed towards children for having referred to their mother, or any other woman in the third person, instead of using a properly respectful title or their name when appropriate.
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you know it »
Indicates agreement, approval, encouragement.
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you knows it »
Indicates agreement, approval, encouragement.
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