a picture paints a thousand words »
A visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.1971, David Gates (of Bread), If, from Manna album:If a picture paints a thousand wordsThen why can't I paint you;The words will never showThe you I've come to know.1989, Alan Kay, quoted in K?o-tung Huang, Timothy D. Huang, Introduction to Chinese, Japanese and Korean Computing, World Scientific, ISBN 9971506645, p. 9:Most human beings, no matter how familiar they are with abstract symbols, respond to voice and images better than written language. In other words, A picture paints a thousand words.2006, Paul Shakespeare, Building a Dune Buggy: The Essential Manual, ISBN 1904788734, p. 52:See accompanying diagram: a picture paints a thousand words, and all that!
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according to »
In a manner conforming or corresponding to; in proportion.
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according to Hoyle »
In strict accordance with the rules, especially of card games; in the proper or expected manner.
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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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and so forth »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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and so on »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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as if »
As though; in a manner suggesting.
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bang out »
To do something quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner.
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beam up »
To teleport another person or object in the same manner.
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bluewash »
To tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.
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born in a barn »
Lacking a sense of etiquette; ill-mannered.
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boss about »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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boss around »
To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
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boys and their toys »
Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.
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branch out »
To expand in the manner of branches.
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bridge »
A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
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by the book »
In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
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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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by-the-numbers »
Done in a predictable manner; formulaic.
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cap over the windmill »
In a crazed manner.
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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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chew the scenery »
To display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing; to be melodramatic; to be flamboyant.
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clean code »
Software code that is formatted correctly and in an organized manner so that another coder can easily read or modify it.
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climb the walls »
To behave in a distressed or frantic manner; to feel very agitated.
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cop a feel »
To stealthily fondle someone in a sexual manner.
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cop out »
To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.
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cry one's eyes out »
To weep for an elongated time, or in an excessive manner.
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cut a rug »
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a wide swath »
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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dirty old man »
An adult male - usually middle-aged or elderly - who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner.
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drama queen »
Who behaves and speaks in an overly dramatic manner so as to garner attention.
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drift off »
To fall asleep in a gradual manner.
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duly noted »
In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; properly.
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err on the side of »
To behave in a manner which favours or which is biassed toward.
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err on the side of caution »
To act in the least risky manner in a situation where one is uncertain about the consequences.
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every which way »
In all sorts of ways or manners.
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evil twin »
A duplicate or counterpart of something or someone that acts in a contrary, nefarious, or insidious manner.
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fall off the turnip truck »
To be naive, uninformed, or unsophisticated, in the manner of a rustic person.
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fall on one's face »
To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner.
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feel one's oats »
To feel energetic or frisky; to behave in a vigorous or bold manner.
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feel up »
To grope someone in a sexual manner.
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fly in the face of »
To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.
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fly the freak flag »
To behave in a unconventional or unrestrained manner; to exhibit the uninhibited side of one's personality.
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fold one's tent »
To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.
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full tilt boogie »
In an extremely focused manner.
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funny money »
Money gained in a devious or sneaky manner.
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get off one's high horse »
To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.
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give as good as one gets »
To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.
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go against the grain »
To defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.
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go apeshit »
To behave in an extreme manner; to act without restraint, especially by becoming explosively angry.
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go batshit »
To become completely irrational; to react in an irrationally extreme manner.
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golden rule »
The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them.
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great minds think alike »
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.
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in broad daylight »
In a blatant and publicly visible manner.
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in cold blood »
In a ruthless and unfeeling manner; premeditated and deliberate.
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in vain »
In a disrespectful manner, especially when concerning religion.
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jack of all trades, master of none »
A master of integration, who knows enough from many learned trades and skills to be able to bring their disciplines together in a practical manner; a polymath; a renaissance man.
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just like that »
In that manner.
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life of the party »
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
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like gangbusters »
Vigorously, rapidly, zealously, or forcibly; in a manner which has considerable impact.
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like nobody's business »
In an extreme manner; rapidly; excessively; like crazy.
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line one's pockets »
To accumulate personal wealth, especially in an illegal or morally objectionable manner.
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look out for number one »
To act in one's own interests; to act in a manner advantageous primarily to oneself.
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look up »
To look in an upwards manner.
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lose the plot »
To cease to be behaving in a predictable and/or rational manner.
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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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mill around »
To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area.
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mop the floor with somebody »
To trounce or defeat thoroughly or in a humiliating manner.
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mouthful of marbles »
An indistinct, muffled or garbled manner of speaking.
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no holds barred »
Without reserve; in an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
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nutty as a fruitcake »
Behaving in an eccentric, foolish, or kooky manner; very nutty.
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off one's game »
Performing in any activity below one's usual level; behaving in an irregular, inept, or awkward manner; feeling unwell.
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off the rails »
In an abnormal manner, especially in a manner that causes damage or malfunctioning.
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on the clock »
Working at one's job; occupied in some manner during one's hours of remunerated employment.
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on the sly »
Slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily.
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on track »
Proceeding as planned, as expected, or in a manner consistent with an established pattern.
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out of house and home »
In a manner that deprives one of dwelling or some aspect thereof.
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out of line »
Inappropriate or unsuitable, especially by reason of being unmannerly or indelicate.
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out of nowhere »
In an unexpected or inexplicable manner of arrival or occurrence.
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packing heat »
Carrying one or more firearms on one's person, especially in a concealed manner.
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paint the town red »
To party or celebrate in a rowdy, wild manner, especially in a public place.
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pan out »
By swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.
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pay through the nose »
To pay a high price, especially an exorbitant or excessive amount, either in money or in some other manner.
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pick up »
To point out (a person's behaviour, habits or actions),in a critical manner.
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play around »
To work with in a non-serious manner.
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play silly buggers »
To act in a stupid or reckless manner.
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play the fool »
To behave in a foolish or comical manner.
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pop in »
To visit in an impromptu manner.
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potter about »
To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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potter around »
To potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.
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put on airs »
To become haughty, to assume a haughty manner.
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quick-and-dirty »
Done or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for a long period of time.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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raise Cain »
To behave in a disruptive manner.
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ride roughshod over »
To act in a bullying or inconsiderate manner; to display disregard towards someone or something.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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ride tall in the saddle »
To ride a horse in an erect, imposing manner.
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roll out the red carpet »
To extend the utmost hospitality; to treat someone as an honored guest; to welcome or host, especially in a showy or extravagant manner.
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rub it in »
To add insult to injury; to emphasize one's strengths or another's weaknesses in a manner that degrades another.
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rub up against »
To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.
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rub up against »
Of pets. To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention.
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sell down the river »
To betray, especially in a manner which causes serious difficulty for the one betrayed.
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sharp tongue »
The practice or characteristic of speaking to others in a harsh, critical, or insulting manner.
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show the flag »
To represent one's country or some other group in a manner intended to suggest the authority or importance of that country or group.
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show up »
To outperform or one-up, often in an arrogant manner.
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sink one's teeth into »
To become involved in; particularly in an enthusiastic manner.
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slowly but surely »
In a slow, yet careful manner
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so on and so forth »
Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.
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soft shoe »
A speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.
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some people »
Expresses disgust at the actions of a person; a response to a person doing something silly, bizarre, nonsensical or ill-mannered.
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sound off »
To hold forth about something in an opinionated manner.
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spare the rod and spoil the child »
If one does not discipline a child, he or she will never learn obedience and good manners.
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spit the dummy »
To a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.
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stickhandle »
To deal capably and swiftly with a situation, especially in a manner which deflects potential problems.
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stickhandle »
To maintain individual possession of the puck or ball by controlling it with movements of one's stick, especially to do so in a skillful manner.
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straight from the shoulder »
Done in a direct manner; blunt.
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strut one's stuff »
To behave, or to perform in a showy or ostentatious manner, especially in a way to impress others; to show off.
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take off »
To imitate, often in a satirical manner.
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take out of context »
To interpret something in a manner in which it was not intended to be understood, often deliberately.
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talk back »
To reply impertinently; to answer in a cheeky manner.
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the die is cast »
The future is determined; there are no more options; events will proceed in an irreversible manner.
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throw down »
To accomplish or produce something in a grand, respectable, or successful manner; to "represent".
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throw one's cap over the windmill »
To act in a crazed manner.
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throw one's weight around »
To exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner.
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tickle someone's fancy »
To amuse, entertain, or appeal to someone; to stimulate someone's imagination in a favorable manner.
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toy with »
Handling something in a careless or frivolous manner.
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under the radar »
Without attracting notice; in an undetected or secretive manner.
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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waste breath »
To speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.
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wear out »
Of a shirt, not tucked into the pants; worn in a casual manner.
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whack-a-mole »
The practice of trying to stop something that persistently occurs in an apparently random manner at the point where the occurrence is noticed, such as terminating spammers' e-mail accounts or closing pop-up advertisement windows.
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with flying colors »
Extremely well; in an exceptional, noteworthy, or extraordinary manner.
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wolf down »
Quickly and without regard for table manners.
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