account for »
To explain by relating circumstances; to show that some one, thing or members of a group are present or have been processed.
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add up »
To accumulate; to amount to.
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Adds up »
To enhance. " Law of attraction adds up to the success in life."
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ahead of one's time »
Showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field; coming earlier than could be generally accepted.
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all in a day's work »
A nonchalant dismissal of a significant accomplishment.
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all's fair in love and war »
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict.
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allow for »
To take into account when making plans.
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almost doesn't count »
Near success (or correctness) is not deemed success (or correctness).
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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an offer one can't refuse »
An offer from one side in any transaction with the results of failing to accept so unattractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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at heart »
In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally.
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back to the drawing board »
Back to the beginning following an unsuccessful attempt.
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ballpark figure »
An educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.
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baptism by fire »
A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis.
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