about to »
Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates that something is imminent.
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all eyes »
Having prominent eyes.
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around the corner »
Imminent.
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at hand »
Near; soon; approaching; imminent.
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bear down on »
To approach someone in a very determined way.
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bent on »
Completely determined; obstinate.
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bump up »
To give a more prominent place to; to advance position in queue.
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captain of industry »
A prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.
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check out »
To examine or inspect; to espy.
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clay »
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
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creature feature »
A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role.
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devil's advocate »
One who debates from a view which they may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity, or simply for the sake of argument.
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dig up dirt »
To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
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do-or-die »
Requiring a determined or desperate effort to avoid the consequences of failure.
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drill down »
To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record.
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