abide by »
To accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce; as, to abide by an award.
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act on »
To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
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and counting »
Used to show that the number previously mentioned is continuously changing, i.e. increasing or decreasing.
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argue out »
To discuss to reach an agreed conclusion, or decision.
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at a stand »
In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.
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be of two minds »
To be undecided or unsure; to equivocate; to have multiple opinions.
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bill of goods »
A set of misleading or deceptive claims; misinformation.
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blot out »
To make something undecipherable; to obliterate.
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born yesterday »
New, naive, innocent, inexperienced or easily deceived.
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break down »
To decay.
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bridge »
An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
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bright-line rule »
A clear-cut, easy to make decision.
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call it even »
To declare debts resolved or favors or other exchange equitable.
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call the shots »
To make the decisions;to be in charge;to give orders.
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can of worms »
A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.
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