at cross-purposes »
Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.
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behind the bit »
An equestrian term, meaning that the horse is evading the bit.
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between Scylla and Charybdis »
Similar in meaning to between a rock and a hard place.
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blind »
An 1800s baseball term meaning no score.
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double entendre »
A phrase that has two meanings, especially where one is innocent and literal, the other risqué, bawdy, or ironic; an innuendo..
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empty promise »
A promise that is either not going to be carried out, worthless or meaningless.
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face value »
No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.
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full of hot air »
Talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.
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give it the gun »
Literal meaning.
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have a screw loose »
A phrase meaning that the subject is insane or irrational.
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hit home »
To be especially memorable or meaningful; to be fully understood, believed or appreciated.
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hit the pavement »
Literal meaning.
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lord of the flies »
A ruler over a worthless kingdom; leader of a meaningless microcosm.
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miss the point »
To fail to grasp the meaning of an utterance.
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now you're cooking »
A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.
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