a life of its own »
An independent existence with some characteristics of life.
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assault and battery »
. This legal distinction exists only in jurisdictions that distinguish assault as threatened violence rather than actual violence.
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be around »
To be alive, existent, or present.
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believe in »
To ascribe existence to.
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bring forth »
To create, generate, bring into existence.
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brush up »
To review; to improve an existing but rusty or under-developed skill.
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deathblow »
Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc.
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dog's life »
A miserable, unhappy existence.
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end of the line »
Final cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.
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get along »
To be together or coexist well, without arguments or trouble.
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it is what it is »
This circumstance is simply a fact and must be accepted or dealt with as it exists.
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ivory tower »
A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
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keep on »
To remain in an existing position.
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life and limb »
Existence together with bodily faculties.
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make hay while the sun shines »
To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.
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