balance the books »
To add up all the debits and credits.
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calling card »
A prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.
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chalk up »
To attribute, credit, or blame.
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check is in the mail »
A common excuse used by debtors to put off creditors.
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chew the cud »
To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.
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damn by association »
Discredit or condemn a position, person, or thing by attacking those things with which he/she/it is associated.
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dead tree edition »
Paper version of a publication that can be found online.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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fishing expedition »
A non-specific search for information, especially incriminating information.
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flat-earther »
A person who believes or advocates an outlandish, discredited theory; a person who refuses to acknowledge the truth despite overwhelming evidence.
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fly-by-night »
One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc. .
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grease payment »
A bribe or extorted money, usually relatively small in amount, provided to a low-level government official or business person, in order to expedite a business decision, shipment, or other transaction, especially in a country where such payments are not unusual.
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hand it to somebody »
To give somebody credit or praise.
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in cold blood »
In a ruthless and unfeeling manner; premeditated and deliberate.
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long finger »
[hire purchase]] or credit.
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