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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.
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in for an inch, in for a mile
Given that one is partly involved in or committed to a project, action, position, etc., there is no reason to refrain from becoming fully involved or fully committed.
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in for a dime, in for a dollar
Americanised form of in for a penny, in for a pound.1983, Allen Drury, Decision, p. 356:In for a dime, in for a dollar, he thought crazily, and said what he had to say in a voice he forced to stay level and calm.1998, Ellen Miller, Like Being Killed, p. 47:In for a dime, in for a dollar. I whispered to Gerry,
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in for a penny, in for a pound
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof; accepting that one must
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break in
To enter by force or illicit means.
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bring in
To introduce a new rule, law, or system of organisation.
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butt in
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come in
To enter.
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punch in
To enter a workplace by punching a time card.
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put in
To place inside.
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ring in
To make a phone call to one's usual place of work.
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take in
To deceive; to hoodwink.
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cash in
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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clue in
To inform, instruct, or tell.
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ask in
To invite someone to enter one's house.
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barge in
To intrude; to enter or interrupt suddenly and without invitation.
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break in
New function more naturally through use or wear.
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call in
To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.
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call in
To summon someone, especially for help or advice.
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cut in
To intrude or interrupt.
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cut in
When painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.
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dig in
To begin eating.
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dive in
To start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.
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do in
To kill or end.
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fall in
To collapse inwards.
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fill in
To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.
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hand in
To give something to a responsible person.
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kick in
To start or connect suddenly.
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muck in
To join in attaining a common aim.
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opt in
To choose to participate in something.
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pop in
To visit in an impromptu manner.
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run in
Alternative spelling of run-in.
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snow in
By a large snowfall.
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take in
To receive into your home for the purpose of processing for a fee.
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bash in
To break or dent badly by hitting violently.
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believe in
To ascribe existence to.
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bring in
To introduce a person or group of people to an organisation.
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bring in
To earn money for a company or for the family.
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call in
To withdraw something from sale or circulation.
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cave in
The act of something collapsing or caving in.
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cave in
The location where something has caved in.
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cave in
The act of relenting.
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check in
To announce or record one's arrival at a hotel, airport etc.
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chime in
To talk; to join in conversation or discussion.
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come in
Of a broadcast, such as radio or television, to have a strong enough signal to be able to be received well.
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dig in
To make a burst of hard work.
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fill in
To fill; to replace material that is absent or has been removed.
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jack in
To stop doing a regular activity. Often a job or studies.
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jack in
To insert an electronic coupling into a receptacle; to connect to something, whether involving a physical medium or not.
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kick in
To kick or strike so as to cause the object struck to collapse or fall inwards.
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