burn one's bridges »
To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc.
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bush telegraph »
A system used by undeveloped societies in remote regions for communication over long distances, such as drum sounds, word-of-mouth relay, or smoke signals.
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but then »
Then again, on the other hand; used to show that the opposite viewpoint is possible.
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butterfly upon a wheel »
An innocent person crushed by life's adversities.
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button-down »
Of a collar, able to be buttoned down to the shirt, as over a necktie.
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buy the farm »
To die; often, to die in battle.
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buy time »
Purposefully cause a delay to something, in order to achieve something else.
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call 'em as one sees 'em »
To candidly and honestly express an opinion or viewpoint.
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calling card »
A small printed card which identifies the bearer, traditionally presented for introduction when making a social visit to a home or when attending a formal social event or business meeting.
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carpe diem »
seize the day, make the most of today, enjoy the present
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carpe diem cras »
seize the day tomorrow, make the most of tomorrow
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carried away »
Made excessively emotional or excited.
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cast the first stone »
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing that one is blameless.
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cat and dog life »
Unhappy married life.
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cat and mouse game »
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.
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