all hollow »
As a foregone conclusion.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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argue out »
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
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change one's tune »
To reconsider; rethink; to reach a different conclusion.
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go all the way »
To continue to the conclusion of a task or project.
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great minds think alike »
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.
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jump to conclusions »
Make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.
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lick one's chops »
To use one's tongue to remove moistness from the sides of one's mouth, as when salivating or at the conclusion of a meal.
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long story short »
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story.
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make up one's mind »
To decide; to reach a conclusion.
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not touch something with a ten foot pole »
Ambrose Bierce , The Fiend's Delight In conclusion, his respect for letter-writing ladies is so great that he would not touch one of them with a ten-foot pole.
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slippery slope »
A logical argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.
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