at a pinch »
in an emergency
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borganism »
An organization of autonomous organisms that exhibit collectivism: individual "units" that have merged to yield a unified construct. Such an amalgam may possess a collective consciousness, arguably an emergent phenomenon of social networking.
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break out »
To begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition.
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come out of the woodwork »
To appear or emerge as though out of nowhere, frequently in large numbers or quantity.
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come up »
To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly; to come to attention, present itself.
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fight fires »
To deal with urgent matters and minor emergencies rather than longer-term work.
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fire escape »
emergency exit
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homeless dumping »
The practice of hospital employees or emergency workers releasing homeless patients on the streets instead of placing them into the custody of a relative or shelter or retaining them in a hospital where they may require expensive medical care.
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skeleton crew »
The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shut down, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.
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