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a stopped clock is right twice a day »    A normally unreliable person or instrument can occasionally provide correct information, even if only by accident.

against all odds »    Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.

against the clock »    In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.

against the collar »    In a tight spot.

against the grain »    Contrary to what is expected; especially, of behavior different from what society expects.

against the grain »    To sand or plane a piece of wood parallel or nearly parallel to the fibers such that splinters forming ahead of the tool originate below the cutting surface.

against the grain »    Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.

at a moment's notice »    Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.

at cross purposes »    Against one another; contrary in direction or goals.

at the drop of a hat »    Without any hesitation; instantly.

at the mercy of »    In the power of; defenceless/defenseless against.

be off »    To be working against a present or former addiction to.

be up against »    To be challenged by someone or something stronger than oneself.

beat one's head against a stone wall »    To waste effort on a futile project.

beat out »    To sound a rhythm on a percussion instrument such as a drum.

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