at hand »
Near; soon; approaching; imminent.
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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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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 up »
To come towards, to approach.
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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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hit on »
To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.
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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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