ballpark estimate »
A ballpark figure, a very rough approximation.
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go by the board »
To estimate the velocity of a boat or ship in knots by casting overboard the knotted line to whose end is attached the lead and thereafter counting the knots in the line as it goes aft along the side boards of the vessel.
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lead »
To estimate velocity in knots.
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size up »
To evaluate; to estimate or anticipate the magnitude, difficulty, or strength of something.
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take for granted »
To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of, to fail to appreciate.
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