back to the drawing board »
Back to the beginning following an unsuccessful attempt.
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bark up the wrong tree »
To attempt or pursue the wrong thing; to take the wrong approach; to follow a false lead.
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beat up »
To feel badly guilty and accuse oneself over something. Usually followed by over.
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breathe down someone's neck »
To follow someone too closely, making it uncomfortable for them.
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cruising for a bruising »
Following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself.
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die »
Followed by for. Often expressing wider contextual motivations, though sometimes indicating direct causes.
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die »
Followed by from. General use, though somewhat more common in medical or scientific contexts.
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die »
Followed by of. General use.
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die »
Followed by with. Now rare as indicating direct cause.
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dog around »
To follow diligently.
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drip »
To have a superabundance of valuable things. Usually followed by "with".
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first things first »
Deal with matters of highest priority first; deal with matters in logical sequence.1922, H. G. Wells, The Secret Places of the Heart, ch.4,"First things first," said Sir Richmond. If we set about getting fuel sanely, if we do it as the deliberate, co-operative act of the whole species, then it follows that we shall look very closely into the use that is being made of it.1999, Frank Pellegrini, "House Republicans Quell Mutiny Over Tax Bounty," Time, 23 Jul.,Judging by the polls
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flash in the pan »
A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.
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follow in someone's footsteps »
To follow the same path as someone.
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follow suit »
To follow an example; to imitate.
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