against the clock »
In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.
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along the lines »
In a general direction or manner.
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as the crow flies »
In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.
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birds of a feather »
C1710, Jonathan Swift, "A Conference," lines 11-12.
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bottom line »
The final balance; the amount of money or profit left after everything has been tallied.
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bottom line »
The summary or result; the most important information; the upshot; the net-net.
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bottom of the line »
The worst, the most lackluster, or lowest quality currently on the market, especially among selections in a product line.
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bright line »
A clear distinction in the context of a legal or moral judgment.
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bright-line rule »
A clear-cut, easy to make decision.
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bright-line rule »
A clearly defined rule or standard, comprised of objective factors, which leaves little or no room for varying interpretation.
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by the same token »
For a similar reason; in a similar manner; similarly; likewise; along the same lines.
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chicken out »
To shy away from a daring task; to decline, refuse, or avoid something due to fear or uncertainty.
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come online »
To enter service or become active.
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crashpad »
In the aviation industry, used for a place of temporary lodging for airline flight crews.
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cross off »
To strike out; to cross out; to draw a line through.
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