bear down on »
To approach someone in a very determined way.
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bent on »
Completely determined; obstinate.
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devil's advocate »
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
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do-or-die »
Requiring a determined or desperate effort to avoid the consequences of failure.
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hardwired »
In humans and animals, genetically determined, instinctive behavior, as opposed to learned behavior.
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it is easy to find a stick to beat a dog »
(rare or obsolete, proverb) If a person is determined to punish someone, they will find a way to do so.1596
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make head or tail of »
To determine to be good or bad.
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might makes right »
The stronger and more powerful rule others, control the situation or determine right and wrong.
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moment of truth »
A deciding instant; the time when a test determines or makes it apparent whether something will succeed.
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on the face of it »
Apparently; as far as can be seen or determined.
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pissing contest »
A boys' prankish competition to determine who can urinate the furthest up a wall.
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run after »
To make a determined effort to win someone's affections.
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set in one's ways »
Driven by habit; inclined or determined to continue according to one's custom or established preferences.
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steal somebody's thunder »
To detract from somebody's accomplishments or glory; to undermine.
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the die is cast »
The future is determined; there are no more options; events will proceed in an irreversible manner.
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