allow for »
To take into account when making plans.
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apple does not fall far from the tree »
A child grows up to be very similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.1842, E. A. Freidlaender (translator), Frederika Bremer (author), The Neighbours, ch. 10:It is impossible to look at Madam Rhen, without at once making the conclusion that she is pleasantness, hospitality, and loquacity itself; nor can one look upon her daughter Renetta without thinking, "the apple does not fall far from the tree!"1978, Dr. Isador Rosenfeld, "Doctor Asks Patient
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best laid plans »
A proverbial expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the outcome is uncertain.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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breathe down someone's neck »
To follow someone too closely, making it uncomfortable for them.
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bridge »
A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.
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by leaps and bounds »
Rapidly. Said of making progress.
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calling card »
A prepaid card or credit card, usually electronically readable, used to pay the charges when making a telephone call.
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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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chip in »
To interrupt a discussion for the purpose of making a comment.
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cut of one's jib »
Someone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..
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go off »
To begin clanging or making noise.
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go round in circles »
To repeatedly do the same thing; without making any progress.
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hedge one's bets »
To reduce the risk of making a mistake, by keeping one's options open.
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in a bind »
In a difficult situation, usually of one's own making; having a dilemma; faced with a problem or a set of problems for which there is no easy solution.
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in the black »
Having positive net income; having greater income than expenses; making a profit.
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in the making »
In development; in the process of being made.
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it's better to ask forgiveness than permission »
The value of acting promptly and making a mistake requiring forgiveness is greater than value of delaying to get permission.
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kick oneself »
To reproach oneself for making a mistake or missing an opportunity.
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leather working »
The technology of making products from leather.
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make a meal of »
That is the eleventh edit that you have made to that word, you are really making a meal of it.
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managerial inbreeding »
Bad management, caused by managers making poor selection choices in recruitment, rewards, and promotions of the staff that report to them, leading to another generation of managers who lack the necessary skill sets to reward and promote the most effective staff.
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measure twice and cut once »
(literally, carpentry) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.1872, "Dressmaking," Hall's Journal of Health, vol. 19, no. 12, p. 280:Look at Carpenters! . . . In old times it was a proverb "Measure twice, and cut once."(figuratively, by extension) Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.2008, Hilary Johnson, "Mergers rattle bank relations," Financial Week, 9 Nov. (retrieved 9 Nov. 2008):Mr. Paz noted that since the onset of the credit crisis, eBay, like other companies, hasn
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not to put too fine a point on it »
Used to apologise for a possibly impolite statement one is making.
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on the anvil »
Refers to anything in the making, being created, or in production, especially in the metalworking field.
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orange up »
To make more prominent by making orange or adding orange colour.
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pull one's socks up »
To start making an effort; to renew or redouble one's efforts.
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put a lid on it »
To be quiet; shut up; to stop talking about something or making noise.
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put one's money where one's mouth is »
More generally, to take an obvious stake in the truth of a claim that one is making.
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sleep on it »
To postpone a decision until the following day to avoid making a hasty choice.
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spanner »
A stupid or unintelligent person; one prone to making mistakes, especially in language.
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spin one's wheels »
To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.
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tell tales »
To be lying, to be making false claims.
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test the waters »
To explore or probe, as before making a commitment.
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the ball is in your court »
It is your turn to do something; often making a decision.
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the more things change, the more they stay the same »
A proverb making the observation that turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo.
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throw shapes »
To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops" at them, without actually doing harm or knowing karate.
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track record »
An organization's, product's, or person's past performance reviewed in its entirety, usually for the purpose of making a judgment.
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under the impression »
Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.
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walk the talk »
To do what one said one could do, or would do, not just making empty promises. To walk one's talk is to be innocent of hypocrisy.
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wishful thinking »
Decision-making based on self-delusion.
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