all ears »
Listening intently; fully focused.
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as you sow, so shall you reap »
The personal consequences of one's actions are in proportion to the good or bad intentions towards others.
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at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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bash up »
To assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury.
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beat around the bush »
To treat a topic but omit its main points, often intentionally.
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black magic »
Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.
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black-on-black »
Something that is invisible or intentionally obfuscated, such as warnings or fine print.
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bum steer »
Bad advice, regardless of intention.
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busy work »
Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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butter up »
To flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.
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chase after »
To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.
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chat up »
In a friendly, open, or casual manner, sometimes also in a charming or affected manner, usually to curry favor, and sometimes flirtatiously with the intention of establishing a romantic or sexual encounter or relationship with that person.
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cherry pick »
To position oneself near the opponent's goal to attempt to receive an errant or intentional pass for an easy score, as in basketball or versions of soccer where offsides are not enforced.
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cock up »
Unintentionally; to screw up, mess up or f** up.
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corner the market »
To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.
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