breathe down someone's neck »
To follow someone too closely, making it uncomfortable for them.
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by the skin of one's teeth »
Barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.
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dead ringer »
Someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another.
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don't look a gift horse in the mouth »
Do not unappreciatively question a gift or handout too closely.
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eye up »
To examine closely something coveted.
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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hand-in-glove »
Closely cooperative.
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hardwired »
Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
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hot on somebody's heels »
Close behind; pursuing or following closely.
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keep one's eyes peeled »
To watch closely; to look for.
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listen up »
To listen closely; to pay attention. Often used in the imperative.
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put through the wringer »
To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.
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watch out »
To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative.
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