back up »
As a security measure.
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bridge »
Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit.
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clamp down on »
To take measures to stop something; to put an end to.
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clock in »
To be measured at.
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desperate times call for desperate measures »
In adverse circumstances actions that might have been rejected under other circumstances may become the best choice.
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desperate times require desperate measures »
Alternative form of desperate times call for desperate measures.
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for good measure »
As a precaution; just in case; added as an extra.
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gold standard »
A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.
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hold back »
To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.
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jump rope »
A single jump in this game or activity, counted as a measure of achievement.
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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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measure twice, cut once »
Alternative form of measure twice and cut once.
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measure up »
To meet expectations; to be as good as.
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old money »
The imperial system of measurement, as opposed to the metric system.
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pass muster »
To measure up to a particular standard.
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