boil down »
As an allusion to the cooking technique of reducing liquids by heat, one boils down a problem, argument, etc. to its most central elements.
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bread and butter »
That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
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by the way »
Incidentally; a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.
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center field »
A central role in some activity that requires speed.
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hot button »
A central issue, concern or characteristic, especially one that motivates people to make a choice.
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landing strip »
A cultivated pubic hair pattern in which much of the pubic hair is removed, leaving only a central vertical line or rectangle.
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licence to print money »
The authority to print money, usually given to a central bank exclusively as the issuer of currency.
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nightcap »
A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas. Nightcaps were common in northern Europe before central heating was available, when homes were cold at night.
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