brass ring »
Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc.
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chalkface »
A cliff or quarry exposing chalk, e.g. the White Cliffs of Dover.
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clean up »
To become clean, handsome, smart in appearance, e.g. for a special occasion, especially when it is out of character to be seen as such.
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lay off »
From employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume, often with a severance package.
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lead time »
The amount of time between the initiation of some process and its completion, e.g. the time required to manufacture or procure a product; the time required before something can be provided or delivered.
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on ice »
Not being used, or not to be used e.g.
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shoot oneself in the foot »
To act against one's own interests, e.g., by saying what one is really thinking.
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strip off »
To remove anything by stripping, e.g. items of clothing or paint from the side of a ship.
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truth be told »
Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.
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