link whore »
Someone who goes to great lengths to get other people to link to his/her website or blog.
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on the same wavelength »
In rapport or complete accord.
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one thousand »
Used in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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pay out »
To slacken a rope by lengthening it; to allow a rope to run out.
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short of a length »
Of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.
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short strokes »
The final steps of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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spill one's guts »
To confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive.
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spin a yarn »
To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
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talk a blue streak »
To talk for a long time, at great length, or to the point of tedium.
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time out of mind »
A lengthy duration of time, longer than is readily remembered.
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variable tandem repeat locus »
Any DNA sequence that exists in multiple copies strung together in various tandem lengths.
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wild-goose chase »
A futile search, a fruitless errand; a useless and often lengthy pursuit.
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write out »
To write in full length or expanded form.
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